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OSAKA DIALECT: Osakaben is a special dialect spoken by the people of Osaka. Some of the commonly used terms are as follows:mo-karimakka Hi! How are you doing?
ohayo-okaeri Have a nice day!
o-kini Thanks.
nambo How much?
e- Good.
akan No good. No way. Don't.
Written Aug 25, 2002
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Japanese language is one of the most complicated! Three types of characters. Anyway, here's some useful phrases to keep in mind in case you need help.
IN AN EMERGENCY:Help! Tas'kete!
Stop! Tomete!
Fire! Kaji!
Call the police Keisatsu o yonde kudasai!
Useful Phrases:
Yes Hai
No Ie
Thank you Arigato gozaimasu
Please Dozo
Sorry Sumimasen
Excuse Me Sumimasen
I don't understand Wakarimasen
Do you speak English? Eigo o hanashimasuka?
How are you? Ogenki desu ka ?
Good morning Ohayo gozaimasu
Good afternoon Konnichiwa
Good evening Konbanwa
Good night Oyasumi nasai
Good bye Sayonara
Written Aug 25, 2002
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< Intonation of Osaka Dialect >
Particularly the younger generation doesn't use the Osaka dialect such as 'mannen' or 'dennen' anymore. Though distinctive word endings like '...cchau?', 'yan', and 'nen' are still used by them, some people believe that the intonation, not word endings, will remain at last. To articulate 'ohayo- gozaimasu (good morning)' in Osaka dialect will be difficult for people living outside of Kansai area. You can notice the difference of intonation even when counting numbers, too. Listen carefully and enjoy such differences of intonation during your stay in Osaka.
Written Aug 25, 2002
japanese language can be a drag . if u dont know the lang, its really really difficult to interact with the local people so basically u have to have some knowledge
Written May 17, 2006
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