Speaking Kansai Dialect: Gottsui

Kansai Dialect Lesson: Gottsui

Gottsui is a traditional Osaka word meaning “very”. The adjective is often used to describe something of an extreme nature.

Regarding the pronunciation of the word, there should be a short pause before the “t” (which is the purpose of doubling the letter when written in English):

go (short pause) tsui

You can toss this colorful word in front of most nouns and adjectives:

gottsui ninki - very popular

gottsui ki - a giant tree

gottsui ehh na - that’s really good

gottsuu - big/large (dropping the “i” and extending the “u” sound is is quite common in Kansai-ben)

Now go ahead and impress the locals with your Kansai Dialect!

September

2011

Speaking Kansai Dialect: Metcha Mutcha

Metcha and mutcha are words that you’ll hear from time to time. Used as adverbs, they take the meaning of “very” and can be used in place of taihen or totemo.

Metcha and mutcha are basically the same word, just pronounced differently. So don’t be afraid to use them interchangeably.

Pronunciation is easy:

Metcha - “meh-cha”

Mutcha - “moo-cha”

Here’s some useful phrases that I hope you’ll try out at least once!

Metcha kawaii
(Very cute)

Metcha oishi / Mutcha umai
(Very delicious)

Mutcha Omoroi
(Very interesting. Also, make sure to roll the ‘r’!)