Learn Japanese for Osaka Life

Practical Japanese that actually helps you live in Osaka. Standard Japanese plus Kansai-ben, workplace keigo to konbini chat.

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Kansai-ben Guide

The Osaka dialect explained. Why locals say おおきに and γͺんでやねん.

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Formality Levels

From super-polite keigo to casual友達言葉. Know when to use what.

Lessons

beginner

Survival Kansai-ben

ァバむバル閒θ₯ΏεΌ

The 10 words you'll hear every day in Osaka. Master these first!

10 phrases intermediate

Office Japanese Survival

δΌšη€Ύγ§δ½Ώγ†ζ—₯本θͺž

Essential phrases for working in a Japanese office. Formal keigo required!

7 phrases beginner

Eating in Osaka

倧ι˜ͺγ§ι£ŸγΉγ‚‹

From konbini to fancy restaurants. Osaka is Japan's kitchen - eat well!

8 phrases intermediate

Going to the Doctor

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How to describe symptoms and navigate Japanese healthcare.

7 phrases

Phrases by Situation

πŸ’Ό Work πŸ›’ Shopping 🍜 Restaurants πŸ₯ Healthcare πŸšƒ Transport πŸ†˜ Emergency

Quick Reference

Kansai vs Standard

γŠγŠγγ«γ‚γ‚ŠγŒγ¨γ†Thanks
せやγͺそうだねThat's right
あかんだめNo good
ほんまほんとうReally
めっけゃとてもVery
γͺんぼいくらHow much

Emergency Numbers

  • 110 β€” Police
  • 119 β€” Fire & Ambulance
  • 0120-461-997 β€” TELL (English counseling)
  • 06-4395-0555 β€” AMDA Medical Info