ええやん

ええやん
expression
it's good; that's fine (Kansai dialect)
informalcolloquialexpression
1. it's good; that's fine; not bad
Kansai dialect expression of approval or acceptance, equivalent to いいじゃん in standard Japanese.
「これでええやん」
"This is fine."
その服(ふく)、ええやん！
Those clothes look good on you!
別(べつ)にええやん、気(き)にせんといて。
It's fine, don't worry about it.

Dialect

Kansai (関西(かんさい)) dialect, commonly used in Osaka, Kyoto, and surrounding areas.

Standard equivalent

いいじゃん / いいじゃない (standard Japanese)

Etymology

Forms

  • ええやんか - same meaning, slightly more emphatic
  • ええんちゃう？ - isn't it good? (seeking confirmation)
  • ええで - it's okay (giving permission)
  • ええわ - fine, whatever

Usage

Used to express approval, acceptance, or to reassure someone. Can be enthusiastic praise or casual dismissal depending on tone.

Related kansai expressions

Related Words

Antonym: あかん (no good (Kansai))
Related: せや (Kansai dialect)
Related: ほんま (really)
Compare: ええなあ (nice)
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Added 2026.1.20 17:47 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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