Kansai Dialect Mini-Lesson #41: What does “bebe” mean?
“Bebe” is a Kansai dialect term meaning “last place” or “the lowest rank.” It’s used casually to talk about failure with humor.
2025年7月24日
2025年7月23日
Kansai Dialect Mini-Lesson #40: What does “mebachiko” mean?
“Mebachiko” is a Kansai dialect word that means “stye” (monomorai in standard Japanese). This regional term is so common in Kansai.
2025年7月23日
Kansai Dialect Mini-Lesson #39: What does “irachi” mean?
“Irachi” is a Kansai dialect word meaning “impatient” or “short-tempered.” It can describe people who get frustrated easily or are always in a rush.
2025年7月23日
Kansai Dialect Mini-Lesson #38: What does “jamakusai” mean?
In Kansai dialect, “jamakusai” means something is too much trouble or effort—similar to “mendōkusai” in standard Japanese.
2025年7月23日
Kansai Dialect Mini-Lesson #37: What does “shaanai” mean?
In Kansai dialect, “shaanai” means “it can’t be helped” or “there’s nothing you can do.” It’s often used in everyday life.
2025年7月23日
Kansai Dialect Mini-Lesson #36: What does “kettai” mean?
“Kettai” is a Kansai word for “weird”, used for strange people, behavior, or things. It carries a playful, teasing tone unique to Kansai.
2025年7月23日
Kansai Dialect Mini-Lesson #35: What does “chō” mean?
In Kansai dialect, “chō” means “a little” or “hey,” commonly used to get someone’s attention. Unlike “chotto,” it’s not used for quantity.
2025年7月22日
Kansai Dialect Mini-Lesson #34: What does “chokeru” mean?
In Kansai dialect, “chokeru” means “to mess around” or “act silly.” It’s often used when kids or even adults are fooling around too much.
2025年7月22日
Kansai Dialect Mini-Lesson #33: What does “icchan” mean?
“Icchan” is a Kansai dialect word that means “the most” or “number one.” Learn how to use it naturally in everyday Kansai-style speech.
2025年7月18日
Kansai Dialect Mini-Lesson #32: What does “donkusai” mean?
“Donkusai” is a Kansai dialect word meaning clumsy, slow, or awkward. It originally came from the Kansai region but is now used across Japan.