Kansai Dialect Mini-Lesson #13: What does “ee” mean?
Kansai Dialect Mini-Lesson #13 What does “ee ええ” mean? 🌐 Language:繁体字 | 日本語 “Ee” is the Kansai dialect word for “good” or “nice.”Whether it’s the weather, clothes, or even a …
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Kansai Dialect Mini-Lesson #13 What does “ee ええ” mean? 🌐 Language:繁体字 | 日本語 “Ee” is the Kansai dialect word for “good” or “nice.”Whether it’s the weather, clothes, or even a …
Kansai Dialect Mini-Lesson #12 What does “…nen ~ねん” mean? 🌐 Language:繁体字 | 日本語 In Kansai dialect, the sentence-ending “〜nen” adds flavor, emotion, and explanation—similar to “you know,” “it is,” or …
Kansai Dialect Mini-Lesson #11 What does “…Ya ~や” mean? 🌐 Language:繁体字 | 日本語 In Kansai dialect, the sentence-ending “ya” replaces the standard “da” to express a statement or fact.It’s often …
Kansai Dialect Mini-Lesson #10 What does “Aho アホ” mean? 🌐 Language:繁体字 | 日本語 In Kansai, “Aho” isn’t just an insult — it’s a term of endearment, often used in jokes …
Kansai Dialect Mini-Lesson #9 What does “Nankin なんきん” mean? 🌐 Language:繁体字 | 日本語 In Kansai, “nankin” doesn’t refer to Nanjing, China—it actually means pumpkin!If you see “nankin no nimono” (南瓜の煮物) …
Kansai Dialect Mini-Lesson #8 What does “Oton おとん, Okan おかん” mean? 🌐 Language:繁体字 | 日本語 “Oton” and “Okan” are the Kansai-style ways of saying “Dad” and “Mom.”They’re warm, casual, and …
Kansai Dialect Mini-Lesson #7 What does “Beppin べっぴん ” mean? 🌐 Language:繁体字 | 日本語 “Beppin” (べっぴん) is Kansai dialect for a beautiful woman or pretty lady.It’s a casual, friendly way …
Kansai Dialect Mini-Lesson #6 What does “Ookini おおきに” mean? 🌐 Language:繁体字 | 日本語 Ookini is a warm and friendly Kansai way to say “thank you.”It’s especially common in Kyoto and …
Kansai Dialect Mini-Lesson #5 What does “benkyosuru 勉強する” mean? 🌐 Language:繁体字 | 日本語 In every Japanese textbook, benkyou suru (勉強する) means “to study.”But in Osaka, it can also mean… “to …
Kansai Dialect Mini-Lesson #4 What does “meccha めっちゃ” mean? 🌐 Language:繁体字 | 日本語 Meccha is one of the most iconic words in Kansai dialect!It means “very,” “super,” or “so.”You’ll hear …