Preserving Uchinaguchi
The Okinawan Language for Future Generations
A collaborative digital archive collecting, organizing, and sharing Uchinaguchi learning resources from across the web. Join us in preserving this endangered language through technology and community.
Language Resources
Explore our comprehensive collection of Uchinaguchi learning materials
Video Lessons
291 curated YouTube videos covering lessons, culture, pronunciation, and more
Browse Videos →Dictionary
Searchable database of Uchinaguchi words with definitions and pronunciations
Search Dictionary →Why Uchinaguchi Matters
🚨 Endangered Language
UNESCO recognizes Uchinaguchi as endangered, with fewer native speakers each generation.
🏛️ Cultural Heritage
The language carries centuries of Okinawan culture, traditions, and unique worldview.
🌍 Global Community
Okinawan communities worldwide are working to preserve and revitalize their language.
💻 Digital Preservation
Technology enables us to document, organize, and share language resources at scale.
Featured Learning Videos
My Okinawa language/Uchinaguchi Lesson in VIETNAMESE
MyOkinawaStory
Vietnamese language lesson teaching basic Uchinaguchi phrases
Secrets of Longevity: Lessons from Okinawan Centenarians
Vitality Again
Exploring Okinawan culture and language through centenarian interviews
Let's sing Uchinaguchi! Lesson 2
Uchinaguchi Learning
Learn pronunciation through traditional Okinawan songs
About This Project
The Uchinaguchi Project began as a mission to collect and preserve digital resources for learning the Okinawan language. Using automated tools and community contributions, we've gathered videos, dictionary entries, and educational materials from across the internet.
Our goal is to make Uchinaguchi learning accessible to anyone, anywhere, while supporting the global effort to revitalize this endangered language.
Methodology
- Automated web scraping of educational resources
- YouTube API integration for video discovery
- Community-driven content verification
- Open-source tools for ongoing data collection
Data Sources
- YouTube educational channels
- University of Hawaii resources
- University of the Ryukyus
- Cultural organization websites
- Community contributions
Join Our Mission
Help us expand and improve this resource for Uchinaguchi learners worldwide
📹 Submit Resources
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Submit Resource💻 Technical Contributions
Help improve our data collection scripts and website functionality
View GitHub🔍 Content Verification
Help us verify translations and cultural context for accuracy
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