noun
Ryūkyū tatami; Okinawan-style tatami
A type of tatami mat traditionally from Okinawa, known for its durability. The facing is woven from Shichito matgrass (ichii) rather than the common igusa rush, giving it a distinct texture and longer lifespan.
琉球畳は普通の畳より丈夫で長持ちします。
Ryūkyū tatami are sturdier and last longer than ordinary tatami.
畳 is the general term for tatami mats, while 琉球畳 specifically refers to the Okinawan variety with a different facing material.
Compound of 琉球 (Ryūkyū, referring to Okinawa) and 畳 (tatami mat). The term reflects the regional origin of this tatami style.