If you’re studying Japanese and want to expand your understanding beyond standard Japanese (標準語・ひょうじゅんご・hyoujungo), exploring regional dialects (方言・ほうげん・hougen) can be a fascinating journey. One of the most unique and vibrant dialects is Hiroshima-ben (広島弁・ひろしまべん・hiroshimaben), spoken in Hiroshima Prefecture and surrounding areas. In this blog post, we’ll explore the key features of Hiroshima-ben, including common phrases, […]
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