Regional speech can be polite or informal; listen for the relationship and situation.
The idea
In Kansai, おおきに is a regional expression of thanks. ありがとうございます is polite standard Japanese; ありがとう is more familiar. A regional word alone does not determine politeness. The examples use standard Japanese.
Examples
- プレゼントをありがとうございます。Thank you for the gift.
- 今日は手伝ってくださって、ありがとうございます。Thank you for your help today.
- 道を教えてくださって、ありがとうございます。Thank you for showing me the way.
- すみません、もう一度言っていただけますか。Excuse me, could you repeat that?
- 先生に質問をします。I will ask my teacher a question.
- 友達にありがとうと言います。I thank my friend.
Read-aloud uses a synthetic Japanese voice available on your device. Voice quality and availability vary; it does not assess your pronunciation.
No Japanese device voice is available. You can still read the text and use the linked listening resources.
Watch out
Not every Kansai speaker uses おおきに; usage varies by place, generation and situation. Dialect is not inherently rude.
Try it yourself
「関西の感謝」はどちらですか。（おおきに／すみません）
Show answer or example answer
おおきに
A Kansai-associated thank you; すみません is an apology or attention-getter.
「丁寧な共通語の感謝」はどちらですか。（ありがとうございます／ありがとう）
Show answer or example answer
ありがとうございます
A polite standard thank you; ありがとう is less formal.
「親しい人への共通語の感謝」はどちらですか。（ありがとう／ありがとうございます）
Show answer or example answer
ありがとう
A familiar standard thank you; ありがとうございます is more polite.
Practice round
Answer questions, then rebuild Japanese sentences where available. We keep your score.
「関西の感謝」はどちらですか。（おおきに／すみません）
「丁寧な共通語の感謝」はどちらですか。（ありがとうございます／ありがとう）
ありがとうございます
「親しい人への共通語の感謝」はどちらですか。（ありがとう／ありがとうございます）
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Keep your progress
Sign up for free to save your practice results in your account.
Sign up to saveI already have an accountUse it today
Compare thanking a friend and a shop employee, then identify the regional expression.