Meaning

Primary

Dialect

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

The way you say things is your dialect. It's an entire "way" of speaking.

You can even think of the as being a "direction." If you go far enough in different directions in a country, you'll discover different regional dialects.

Reading

ほうげん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 方言をつかう

    to use a dialect

    方言をはなす

    to speak a dialect

    方言をしゃべる

    to speak a dialect

Context Sentences

このエリアの方言で「ありがとう」は何と言いますか?

How do you say "thanks" in the dialect of this area?

この国では方言がとても大切にされています。

In this country, dialects are cherished.

日本の方言を学ぶことは、日本文化を大切にすることです。

Learning Japanese dialects is valuing Japanese culture.

Kanji Composition