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しまぐち【島口】 : shimaguchi | define meaning

shimaguchi

Definition

Noun

A term or expression frequently used to denote the local language or dialect of an island, especially that of Okinawa or Amami.

Etymology

Compound of the noun しま【口】 shima "island", with the suffix ぐち【島口】 -guchi "speech, language, dialect".

Spelling

Orthography	Form
Kanji	島口
Kana	しまぐち
Romanization	shimaguchi

意味：しまぐち【島口】

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島口

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Cite this entry: Read, Zachary. (2013, October 16). しまぐち【島口】 : shimaguchi | define meaning. JLect: Japonic Languages and Dialects Database. Retrieved 2024, October 7, from https://www.jlect.com/entry/129/shimaguchi/.