🌏 Region(s): Ryukyu (Okinawa)
くぇーな : kweena | define meaning
kweena
Pronunciation: [kʷeːna]
Definition
Noun
- Traditional Okinawan song praying for the safe return of a traveler, usually sung by a female family member or relative.
Spelling
| Orthography | Form |
|---|---|
| Kana | くぇーな |
| New Okinawa Moji | 愈ーな |
| Romanization | kweena |
| Pronunciation (IPA) | [kʷeːna] |
意味：旅人の無事帰還を祈る歌。旅人が無事に帰ることを願う歌謡。
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Cite this entry: Read, Zachary. (2026, May 13). くぇーな : kweena | define meaning. JLect: Japonic Languages and Dialects Database. Retrieved 2026, May 14, from https://www.jlect.com/entry/8643/kweena/.