Okinawa Japan

Ilocano

Etymology

Borrowed from English Okinawa Japan, due to its similarities with the swear word ukinana. The word "Japan" is added to further signify that the speaker is supposedly talking about the place called Okinawa in Japan.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ʔokinˌnawa ˈd͡ʒapan/ [ʔo.kinˌna.wa ˈd͡ʒa.pan]
• Hyphenation: O‧ki‧na‧wa Ja‧pan

Interjection

Okináwa Japan (minced oath, slightly vulgar, colloquial)

1. full form of Okinawa, which is an alternative form of ukinana