The Ryukyuan languages are rarely heard in daily life anymore. However, there are many older people who understand them and miss them. When I was a child, I heard mostly Shuri and Naha conversations of people born in the Meiji era. Looking back on it now, I realize that it was spoken in a relaxed manner, with a blend of respect and friendliness. When people say that language is a part of culture, it is because language, together with facial expressions, gestures, atmosphere, and the tempo of speech, creates a relationship between people. I think that culture without words, such as music and dance, can be positioned as an extension of such culture.