Why is Kansai dialect so different?

The Tokyo accent distinguishes words only by downstep, but the Kansai accent distinguishes words also by initial tones, so Kansai dialect has more pitch patterns than standard Japanese. In the Tokyo accent, the pitch between first and second morae usually change, but in the Kansai accent, it does not always.

Is Osaka Kansai dialect?

About Kansai dialect Technically, Kansai-ben refers to a group of dialects spoken in the Kansai region. But, in popular usage, the term most commonly refers to the dialect spoken in Osaka, the largest city in Kansai.

What do Japanese think of Kansai dialect?

They tend to think of their dialect as the “opposite” of the standard Japanese, rather than merely one of the regional dialects in Japan. They are proud to be of the Kansai people, and of the Kansai local culture.

What does Nandeyanen mean?

You’ve got to be kidding!
何でやねん (Nan-de-ya-nen) Nandeyanen is possibly one of the most used phrases in Osaka. It translates to “What are you talking about?” or “You’ve got to be kidding!”. Usually you would say that to someone who is being silly. This phrase is incredibly popular in traditional Japanese style stand-up comedy, called manzai.

What does Oki Ni mean?

“thank you
おおきに (Okini) “Okini” is spoken with a long “o” and means “thank you”. This word is not used as often nowadays, especially if you’re from the younger generation.

What does Ookini mean?

thank you
Ookini. “Ookini” (pronounced with a long “oh”) is comparable to the English “thank you” or the standard Japanese “arigato.” It’s a universal phrase in Osaka-ben—pick it up and you’re sure to get a lot of mileage out of it.

Is Meccha Kansai a Ben?

→【Meccha めっちゃ】 “Meccha” has the same meaning as “totemo” (very) and is used as a shortening of “mecha kucha” and “mecha mecha,” referring to something that is absurd or in a mess. This word came from the Kansai dialect.

How do you say hello in Kansai dialect?

This word comes from an abbreviation of phrases like “Maido osewa ni narimasu” and “Maido arigatou gozaimasu”, and by itself is used as a hello greeting in place of “Konnichiwa” or in place of “Irasshaimase” (Welcome) or “Arigatou gozaimasu” (Thank you) at restaurants and izakayas.

What does Mechamecha mean?

Ridiculous/Ridiculously
Ridiculous/Ridiculously. Next, let’s take a look at the word めちゃめちゃ (Mechamecha). The word in itself would mean that something is absurd, extreme or ridiculous.