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(★)(The dialects and culture of the Kansai region, A language guide to the earthy, colorful dialects spoken in the Kansai region)(Maido, maido and welcome to the Kansai region of western Japan. Whether you are visiting or living in this area, you will quickly notice the locals are not speaking the standard Japanese taught in textbooks and classrooms. The language on the streets is Kansai-ben -a dialect said to be earthier and more direct, but with its own polite language.／ With clear explanations of grammar, a Kansai-ben dictionary, and a helpful index, ´Colloquial Kansai Japanese´ is an indispensable guide to the rich speech of Kyoto, Osaka and Kobe. Hundreds of sample phrases, sentences and conversations show how the dialect works in everyday situations, ranging from shopping to dealing with the boss. And while you´re learning about the nuances of Kansai-ben, you will have fun reading about Kansai cuisine, sports and specialties.／ So open your mouth when you speak, roll your r´s, and try out this colorful dialect. With your copy of ´Colloquial Kansai Japanese´, you will soon be among friends in Kansai.／ After residing for many years in Kobe and Tokyo, and working as a fiction editor for the ´Abiko Quarterly´, DC Palter now lives in Los Angeles, where he works as an executive in the computer networking industry.／ ◆Kaoru Horiuchi Slotsve has lived in Kansai most of her life. She studied at Sophia Junior College in Kanagawa prior to moving to the United States. She is currently working on her masters degree in education at the University of Wyoming.) |
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