Kansai Dialect｜Learn Real Phrases & Meanings

2025年6月16日

Kansai Dialect Mini-Lesson #21: What does “sabuibo” mean?

“Sabuibo” is Kansai dialect for “goosebumps,” used when something is cold, scary, or touching. Discover how it differs.

2025年6月16日

In Kansai dialect, “sabui” doesn’t just mean “cold”—it’s also used to describe a bad joke or awkward moment.

2025年6月16日

In Kansai dialect, “hokasu” and “horu” mean “to throw away”—not “leave it alone” as people from other regions might think.

2025年6月14日

In Kansai, McDonald’s is called “Makudo”—not “Makku” like in Tokyo! Learn why locals say it this way and how to use it naturally.

2025年6月14日

“Sara” and “Sarapin” are Kansai-style ways to say “brand new.” Use them at secondhand stores to sound like a local!

2025年6月14日

“Nukui” is a Kansai dialect word meaning “warm,” often used when talking about the weather or warm-looking clothes.

2025年6月14日

In Kansai dialect, “onai” is a casual way to say “same age,” short for “onaidoshi.” Learn how locals use it in everyday conversations.

2025年6月14日

“Hona” is a Kansai dialect expression meaning “see you.” It’s a casual way to say goodbye. Learn how to use “hona” in real conversations.

2025年6月11日

In Kansai dialect, “ee” replaces the standard Japanese “ii” to mean “good” or “nice.” Learn how native speakers use “ee” in conversations. %

2025年6月11日

In Kansai dialect, “~nen” and “~ya nen” are sentence endings used to explain or emphasize something—similar to “you know” or “it is”.