The final particle わ in Kansai-ben is basically like the よ final particle in standard Japanese.
Common uses:
Grammar elements:
Kansai vs. Standard:
| Standard | ＿＿＿よ |
|---|---|
| Kansai-ben | ＿＿＿わ |
Example:
| Standard | これ、もういらないからあげるよ。 |
|---|---|
| Kansai-ben | これ、もういらんからあげるわ。 |
| English | I don't need this anymore, so you can have it. |
Commentary:
The Standard Japanese わ vs. the Kansai-ben わ
While the Kansai-ben わ has the same form as the standard Japanese わ, unlike in standard Japanese, it is used by both men and women. In addition, the Kansai-ben わ is pronounced with falling intonation.
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The わい of adding emphasis
Adding い after the final わ (making わい) can further emphasize the meaning.