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Definition
Kansai region in Japan, or the historical region west of Hangu Pass in ancient China.
- Kansai region in southwestern Honshu, Japan
- historicalThe region west of Hangu Pass in ancient China
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How it's used
Refers almost exclusively to the Japanese region when used in modern daily conversation. While the historical meaning exists, it is rarely encountered outside of academic or literary contexts. When discussing the Japanese region, it is often associated with distinct cultural traits like the Kansai dialect and specific culinary styles.
Examples
Are you going to travel to Kansai this year?
The food in Kansai is really famous.
Related words
Common phrases
Kansai International Airport
Kansai region
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
