せや
せや
expression
that's right (Kansai dialect)
1.
that's right; yeah; exactly
Kansai dialect equivalent of そうだ (sou da), used to express agreement or affirmation.
「今日は金曜日やろ？」「せや」
"It's Friday today, right?" "Yeah."
せやな、その通りや。
Yeah, that's right.
せやせや、忘れてた。
Oh yeah, I forgot.
DIALECT:
Kansai (関西) dialect, widely used throughout the region including Osaka, Kyoto, and Kobe.
STANDARD EQUIVALENT:
そう / そうだ (standard Japanese)
DERIVED 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 EXPRESSIONS:
- 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.