Miyako, Ishigaki, and Yonaguni, the Southern Ryukyuan languages
Publication Title
The Oxford Guide to the Transeurasian Languages
ISBN
9780198804628
Document Type
Article
Abstract
The Sakishima area in the southern Ryūkyūs consists of three main languages: Miyako (represented by Hirara, but with some data also drawn from Irabu), Ishigaki, and Yonaguni. While these three languages are mutually unintelligible, even a cursory examination demonstrates that these languages are related. After a brief outline to the historical connections, the phonology, morphology, syntax, and lexicon are described, comparing and contrasting data from these three languages. These languages are critical to a better understanding of the language history of the languages throughout the Japanese archipelago.
First Page
225
Last Page
240
Publication Date
9-17-2020
DOI
10.1093/oso/9780198804628.003.0015
Keywords
Hirara, Irabu, Ishigaki, Miyako, Yonaguni, Sakishima
Recommended Citation
Bentley, John R., "Miyako, Ishigaki, and Yonaguni, the Southern Ryukyuan languages" (2020). NIU Bibliography. 114.
https://huskiecommons.lib.niu.edu/niubib/114
Department
Department of World Languages and Cultures
