🧭 When do people use “chacchato”?
“Chacchato” is a Kansai adverb that means “hurry up”, “do it quickly,” or “get it done fast.”
It has a similar meaning to “sassato” or “tekipaki to” in standard Japanese, but feels more casual and lively.
You’ll often hear it used by parents when telling their kids to finish homework, get dressed, or get ready to leave.
In Kansai households, it’s one of those everyday “hurry-up” words with a warm but slightly commanding tone.
🔍 How do you say “hurry up” in standard vs Kansai Japanese?
🗾 Standard Japanese
🔸 Example
あなた、さっさと宿題しなさい！(Anata, sassato shukudai shinasai!)
➡ Hurry up and do your homework!
✅ Explanation
“Sassato” is the standard way to urge someone to do something quickly. It’s widely used and sounds neutral to firm.
🎯 Kansai Dialect
🔸 Example
あんた、ちゃっちゃと宿題しなさい！(Anta, chacchato shukudai shinasai!)
➡ You better hurry up and finish your homework!
✅ Explanation
“Chacchato” is a casual Kansai way to say “hurry up” and is often used in households, especially by parents.
It adds a sense of urgency with a familiar Kansai rhythm.
💡 “Chacchato” is a classic Kansai household word for getting things done fast—especially when kids are dawdling!
💬 Sample Phrases Using "chacchato" in Kansai Dialect
Chacchato kigaete gakkō ikinasai!
2️⃣ ちゃっちゃと用意せんと、電車遅れるで〜
Chacchato yōi sento, densha okureru de~
3️⃣ ちゃっちゃと終わらせて、遊びに行き！
Chacchato owarasete, asobi ni iki!
1️⃣ Get changed quickly and go to school!
2️⃣ If you don’t hurry, you’ll miss the train!
3️⃣ Finish it up quick and then go play!
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