noun
Okinawan time; island time
Refers to a relaxed attitude toward punctuality stereotypically associated with Okinawa. Often used humorously or self-deprecatingly. Can be considered a sensitive stereotype.
沖縄時間だから、待ち合わせに遅れても気にしないでね。
It's Okinawan time, so don't worry if you're late for the meetup.
彼は沖縄時間で動いているから、時間通りに来たことがない。
He operates on island time, so he's never arrived on time.
A more general term for 'island time' used in various island regions, not specific to Okinawa.
Compound of 沖縄 (Okinawa) and 時間 (time). The phrase reflects a cultural stereotype about a relaxed sense of time in Okinawa.