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Re: [edict-jmdict] Regarding Kun-yomi reading in Kanjidic



(Interesting thread!)

> To reiterate, I believe Jim is correct that -o.u are
> distinct in standard contemporary Japanese, but be aware
> of dialects – lots of Japanese media is based in Ōsaka,
> so you may hear lots of Kansai dialect on TV.

Especially from comedians, and therefore you'll hear snippets of it from
Tokyo schoolchildren too, as they parrot back the comedy sketch they
watched the previous day :-)

Darren




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