1.
that's right; yeah; exactly
Kansai dialect equivalent of そうだ (sou da), used to express agreement or affirmation.
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Kansai (関西) dialect, widely used throughout the region including Osaka, Kyoto, and Kobe.
Similar words
そう / そうだ (standard Japanese)
Forms
- せやな - that's right, isn't it
- せやで - it is, you know
- せやから - that's why
- せやけど - but, however
- せやろ - right? (seeking confirmation)
- せやせや - yes yes, that's right
Related words
- ほんま - really (Kansai)
- そうや - that's right (variant)
Usage
Very common in everyday Kansai speech. Often heard in comedy shows and Osaka-based media.
Related Words
Related:
ほんま (Kansai dialect)
Related:
ええやん (Kansai dialect)
Related:
そうや (that's right)