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Base noun form. Refers to a regional variety of a language. Used in contexts like 『関西方言』 (kansai hougen, 'Kansai dialect').
Theme

During a language exchange meeting, User and their Japanese friend Kenji talk about regional differences in speech while sharing travel stories.

方言

ほうげん

dialect

Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs

Memory Hook

Think of 'ho-gen' (方言 hougen) as 'home-gen' — dialects are language from your home region! 'Home-gen' → 方言 (hougen, 'dialect').

Cultural Note

Japan has many regional dialects, such as Kansai-ben (spoken in Osaka) and Tohoku-ben. They add cultural richness and are often featured in media and local festivals.

Forms

Base: 方言Base noun form. Refers to a regional variety of a language. Used in contexts like 『関西方言』 (kansai hougen, 'Kansai dialect').