No. 1,584 in Japanese
奄美
Amami: A group of islands in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan, known as the Amami Islands.
In a sentence
奄美に旅行に行きたいと思っています。
I am thinking of traveling to Amami.
The word '奄美' here refers to the Amami Islands, a geographical location.
奄美の自然はとても美しいです。
The nature of Amami is very beautiful.
In this sentence, '奄美' describes the location whose natural beauty is being complimented.
昔、奄美には独特な文化がありました。
In the past, Amami had a unique culture.
The usage of '奄美' refers to the historical and cultural aspect of the location.
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