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Kyoto-ben vs Kansai-ben: Understanding Kyoto’s Unique Dialect for Beginners

If you’re learning Japanese, you’ve probably heard of Kansai-ben (関西弁), the vibrant dialect spoken in the Kansai region, which includes Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, Nara, and Wakayama. But did you know that Kyoto has its own unique dialect? Known as Kyoto-ben (京都弁), this variation of Kansai-ben is softer, more elegant, and deeply influenced by Kyoto’s historical […]