ええ加か減げん

na-adjective

irresponsible; half-hearted; sloppy

Describes a person, attitude, or work that is careless, perfunctory, or lacking proper effort. Often carries a negative judgment. Merges the 'irresponsible/careless' and 'lukewarm/half-baked' senses, as they overlap in Osaka-ben usage.

See also: いい加減

• あの店てん員いんの対たい応おうはええ加か減げんやな。

  That clerk's service is really half-hearted, isn't it?

• ええ加か減げんな仕し事ごとをしたらあかんで。

  You mustn't do sloppy work.

na-adjective, adverb

enough already; I've had it

Used to express exasperation or a wish for something to stop. Often appears as ええ加減にしなさい or ええ加減にせえ. Functions adverbially.

See also: いい加減

• ええ加か減げんにしいや！

  Cut it out already!

• もうええ加か減げん、雨あめがやんでほしいわ。

  I've had enough; I wish the rain would stop.

adverb

quite; rather; considerably

Adverbial use meaning 'to a considerable degree'. Common in Kansai dialect; equivalent to standard かなり or 結構.

See also: いい加減

• 今日きょうはええ加か減げん暑あついなあ。

  It's pretty hot today, isn't it?