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heavy: having a lot of weight
to do one's business: to go to the bathroom
spacious: having lots of space
to be the center of attention: to be in the spotlight, to receive attention from everyone else
belly rub: petting a dog's belly
ravenous: very hungry
snatch: to grab
zoomies: when cats run around really fast
pent-up energy: lots of energy that needs to be let out
unleash: to let something out

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These various expressions for affirmation encompass a wide range of tones and levels of formality. In everyday conversation, a simple "yes" or "yeah" suffices, and a touch of informality may be added with "sure" or "absolutely." When assurance is absolute, phrases like "without a doubt, yes" and "most definitely" leave no room for ambiguity. In informal settings, a resounding agreement might be expressed with "you bet" or "hell yeah," and a casual "totally" or "yup" carries a similar sentiment. For matters necessitating decorum, a formal approach may entail phrases like "I wholeheartedly agree" or "indeed," while "I concur" and "affirmative" maintain a level of professionalism. Politeness sweetens the agreement in expressions such as "I'd be happy to" and "that sounds wonderful," demonstrating eagerness to comply. A touch of wit adds a layer of humor to the affirmation, as seen in expressions like "in a New York minute" or "is the Pope Catholic?" In more refined circles, the upper class might communicate their agreement with endearing phrases like "absolutely, my dear" or "most assuredly," maintaining a level of warmth. For royalty, an affirmation is conveyed with grace and respect, as in "by all means, Your Majesty" or "it would be my honor, Your Highness," underscoring the formal nature of the response. Ultimately, the choice of expression hinges on the context and the level of decorum required for the situation at hand.

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How To Say 'YES' in Various English Registers

Script

おはようございます。
日本語だんだんポッドキャストのゆかりです。

今日は日本語の方言(ほうげん)について、話します。


日本語には、地域によって様々な方言や、なまりがあります。

なまり、については前のポッドキャストで話しをしました。

アクセントがちがうことでしたね。


では、方言とはなんでしょうか？

方言とは、
ある地域で話されている、
標準語(ひょうじゅんご)とはちがう言葉、のことです。

発音やアクセントではなく、言葉そのものがちがいます。

えー、私は関西の方言があります。

ちょっと例をあげると、
とても、すごくという言葉と同じ意味で、

"めっちゃ"という言葉を使います。

例えば、
「今日はすごくあついね。」という文は

大阪の方言で、
「今日はめっちゃ、あついなぁ。」と言います。

ほかにも、
「ありがとう」は「おおきに」と言います。

いつも、使うわけではありませんが、
少し年上の人や、お店の人はよく使います。

みなさん、聞いたことがある日本語の方言はありますか？

あ、じつは、このポットキャストの名前・・だんだんポットキャストですね。

だんだんも、大阪じゃないのですが、
いなかで使われている方言のひとつです。

だんだんは、ありがとう、という意味があります。

では、今日も最後まで聞いてくれて、だんだん、です。

また明日！


-Today's Keyword-

□方言(ほうげん)
dialect

□言葉(ことば)
words

□標準語(ひょうじゅんご)
standard word frame


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