Oki-No-Erabu
A language of Japan
| Population | 3,200 (2004). |
| Region | North central Okinawa; Oki-no-erabu Island. |
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| Dialects | East Oki-No-Erabu, West Oki-No-Erabu. Inherent intelligibility is generally impossible, or very difficult, with other Ryukyuan languages and Japanese [jpn]. Dialect differences are noticeable, but communication is not impossible. Ryukyuan languages are 62%-70% cognate with Tokyo dialect of Japanese. Ryukyu languages are 62%–70% cognate with Tokyo dialect of Japanese. |
| Classification | Japonic, Ryukyuan, Amami-Okinawan, Southern Amami-Okinawan |
| Language use | Mainly adults. Also use Japanese. |
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