noun
Kansai person (derogatory, archaic)
Archaic derogatory term for people from the Kansai region. Not used in modern Japanese; encountered only in historical or literary contexts.
江戸時代の文献には「上方才六」という蔑称が見られる。
In Edo-period documents, the derogatory term 上方才六 can be found.
A neutral or slightly old-fashioned term for a person from Kansai, without the strong derogatory nuance of 上方才六.
The exact origin is uncertain. 上方 refers to the Kyoto-Osaka area, while 才六 may be a phonetic or slang element; the compound is an archaic derogatory label.