Owari dialect
The dialect of Nagoya and the Owari plain. Sits between the Tokyo and Kansai regions and shares features with both, while keeping a distinct vowel inventory.
- Approximate centre
- 35.18°, 136.91°
Dialect comparison
Nagoya-ben vs Tokyo Japanese
Compare two dialects of Japanese side by side — where they're spoken, what they're called, and how they relate.
Hyōjungo · Standard Japanese
The Tokyo-area variety that forms the basis of Standard Japanese (Hyōjungo). Carried nationwide by broadcasting, education, and government use.
- Approximate centre
- 35.68°, 139.69°
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