Japonic languages
Japonic is a language family with 12 languages profiled on Glottosphere, spoken in Eurasia. The largest by number of speakers are Japanese, Central Okinawan, and Kikai. 11 of them are listed as endangered.
- Japanese
- Central Okinawan
- Kikai
- Kunigami
- Northern Amami-Oshima
- Oki-No-Erabu
- Southern Amami-Oshima
- Toku-No-Shima
| Language | Countries | Speakers | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | Japan | 123,000,000 | |
| Central Okinawan | Japan | 95,000 | Severely Endangered |
| Kikai | Japan | 37,000 | Severely Endangered |
| Kunigami | Japan | 37,000 | Severely Endangered |
| Northern Amami-Oshima | Japan | 37,000 | Severely Endangered |
| Oki-No-Erabu | Japan | 37,000 | Severely Endangered |
| Southern Amami-Oshima | Japan | 37,000 | Severely Endangered |
| Toku-No-Shima | Japan | 37,000 | Severely Endangered |
| Yoron | Japan | 37,000 | Severely Endangered |
| Miyako | Japan | 2,000 | Severely Endangered |
| Yonaguni | Japan | 400 | Severely Endangered |
| Yaeyama | Japan | Endangered |
Classification and countries: Glottolog (CC BY 4.0). Endangerment status: Endangered Languages Project. Only languages with a profile here are listed, so the family may have more members.