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10 Language-to-English DictionariesNansei Islands
/nænˈseɪ ˈaɪ.ləndz/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A group of islands located in the southwestern part of Japan, part of the Ryukyu Islands chain.
"The Nansei Islands are known for their beautiful beaches and rich biodiversity." - 2
The collective term for the islands that include Okinawa and other smaller islands in the region.
"Tourists flock to the Nansei Islands for their unique culture and stunning landscapes."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Nansei Islands' originates from the Japanese name '南西諸島' (Nansei-shotō), meaning 'southwest islands'. This name reflects the geographical location of the islands in the southwestern part of Japan, historically recognized since the Edo period (1603-1868) as a significant area for trade and cultural exchange.
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Îles Nansei
Transliteration: eel nɑ̃.se
"Les Îles Nansei sont célèbres pour leur beauté naturelle."
Nansei-Inseln
Transliteration: nɑnˈzeɪ ˈɪn.zeln
"Die Nansei-Inseln sind bekannt für ihre reiche Kultur."
Isole Nansei
Transliteration: iˈzo.le nɑnˈseɪ
"Le Isole Nansei offrono paesaggi mozzafiato."
Islas Nansei
Transliteration: ˈis.las nɑnˈseɪ
"Las Islas Nansei son un destino turístico popular."
Ilhas Nansei
Transliteration: ˈil.jɐs nɑnˈseɪ
"As Ilhas Nansei são conhecidas por sua biodiversidade."
नांसेई द्वीप
Transliteration: nānseī dvīp
"नांसेई द्वीप अपनी प्राकृतिक सुंदरता के लिए प्रसिद्ध हैं।"
南西群岛
Transliteration: nán xī qún dǎo
"南西群岛以其丰富的文化而闻名。"
난세이 제도
Transliteration: nan-sei jedo
"난세이 제도는 아름다운 해변으로 유명합니다."
南西諸島
Transliteration: Nansei-shotō
"南西諸島は観光客に人気があります。"
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