Grammar points

Particle omission of “と” and “の”

Like standard Japanese, particles are tend to be omitted, especially in casual speech. However, there are some differences in the ways that they are dropped in Kansai-ben and standard Japanese.

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Example conversations

大家さんと / With the Landlord

Atsushi leaves his apartment for work in the morning and meets his landlord cleaning out front.

Characters: Mori Atsushi, The Landlord

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歓迎会で / At the Welcome Party

The new man at the company, Mori, is at his welcome party. He is chatting with his boss and new coworker, Kimura.

Characters: Mori Atsushi, The Boss, Kimura

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街で / In the City

Junko runs into a coworker, Noriko, while on her way to a belly dance lesson...

Characters: Junko, Noriko

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居酒屋で / At an Izakaya

Junko and Noriko are drinking and chatting at an izakaya after work.

Characters: Junko, Noriko

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