🧭 “Makudo” – The Kansai Way to Say McDonald’s
In standard Japanese, people often shorten “McDonald’s” to Makku.
But in the Kansai region—Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe—locals say Makudo instead.
It’s a uniquely Kansai twist and a fun way to blend in when chatting with locals.
Using Makku in Kansai might even get you a friendly “Where you from?”
So if you’re in Kansai, go with Makudo to sound like a native!
🔍 Standard Japanese vs. Kansai Dialect: “Makku” or “Makudo”?
🗾 Standard Japanese
✅️ Expression
🔸マック (Makku)
✅️ Example
🔸マック行く？(Makku iku?)
➡ Wanna go to McDonald’s?
🎯 Kansai Dialect
✅️ Expression
🔸マクド(Makudo)
✅️ Example
🔸マクド行こか〜(Makudo ikoka~)
➡ Let’s go to McDonald’s!
💡 If you’re in Osaka, saying “Makudo” instantly earns you local points!
💬 Sample Phrases Using "Makudo" in Kansai Dialect
1️⃣ マクド行こか？
Makudo iko ka?
2️⃣ お昼、マクドでええ？
Ohiru, makudo de ee?
1️⃣ Let’s go to McDonald’s.
2️⃣ Is McDonald’s OK for lunch?
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