🧭 When do people use “gottsu”?
“Gottsu” is a Kansai dialect adverb that expresses a high degree of something, just like “totemo” or “meccha.”
You’ll often hear it in phrases like gottsu atsui (“super hot”), gottsu umai (“really tasty”), or gottsu tōi (“very far”).
It’s almost interchangeable with “meccha,” but has a slightly older, more masculine tone.
In Kansai, it’s especially common among middle-aged or older men.
There are many other Kansai expressions for “very,” such as doerai or bari.
🔍 How do you say “very” in standard vs Kansai Japanese?
🗾 Standard Japanese
🔸 Example
駐車場までとても遠いですね(chūshajō made totemo tōi desu ne)
➡︎ It’s very far to the motor pool, isn’t it?
✅ Explanation
“Totemo” is the standard Japanese word for “very.” It’s widely used across Japan in both formal and casual situations.
🎯 Kansai Dialect
🔸 Example
モータープールまでごっつ遠いなあ(Mōtāpūru made gottsu tōi nā)
➡ That motor pool is super far away.
✅ Explanation
“Gottsu” has the same meaning as “very,” and is similar in use to “meccha,” but sounds more old-school or masculine.
It’s still commonly used, especially by older Kansai speakers.
💡 Totemo,” “meccha,” “gottsu”… Kansai dialect has tons of ways to say “very”!
💬 Sample Phrases Using "gottsu" in Kansai Dialect
Gottsu umai rāmen-ya mitsuketen!
2️⃣ ごっつ暑いな〜今日…
Gottsu atsui na~ kyō…
3️⃣ あの人、ごっつ背ぇ高いな
Ano hito, gottsu se takai na
1️⃣ I found a ramen shop that’s super delicious!
2️⃣ It’s crazy hot today…
3️⃣ That person is really tall!
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