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1. Greetings

*BOLD type indicates high pitch
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Standard
Kansai
おはよう

おは

おはようございます

おはようございますぅ

おはうさん (used by older generation)
おはうさんどす (used by older generation in Kyoto/Shiga) 
こんにちは

に ち
こんばんは

ば ん

*おきばりす=頑張(がんば)ってください  "Hang on, Do your best." This expression is used by older generation in Kyoto/Shiga, being added after おはよう/こんにちは。


ビデオ1

Let’s watch how Kansai people greet in the following situations!


Standard
Kansai
a. In the morning (to neighbors or at work) 
b. In the morning (to kids and friends)
c. During daytime
d. In the evening

ビデオ2

Let's watch a couple video clips that show how Kansai people greet each other.

In the morning (between friends)
During daytime (between friends)