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The Mandarin standard of Taiwan. Diverges from Mainland Pǔtōnghuà in pronunciation, lexicon, and tone, with substantial influence from Taiwanese Hokkien.
Miyakoan
Also known as: Miyako, Miyako Ryukyuan, Miyako language
A Southern Ryukyuan Japonic language of the Miyako Islands in Okinawa Prefecture. Not mutually intelligible with Standard Japanese; preserves distinctive Ryukyuan phonology and is severely threatened by shift to Japanese.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Miyakoan?
Miyakoan is a dialect of the Miyakoan language.
Where is Miyakoan spoken?
Miyakoan is primarily spoken in Japan.
Which region is Miyakoan associated with?
Miyakoan is part of the East Asia region on DialectAtlas.
Is Miyakoan known by other names?
Yes — Miyakoan is also referred to as Miyako, Miyako Ryukyuan, Miyako language.
Is Miyakoan endangered?
Miyakoan is critically endangered. Only a small number of mostly elderly speakers remain, and the variety is at imminent risk of being lost.
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