Kyoto dialect; Kyoto accent
Refers to the traditional dialect spoken in Kyoto, known for its polite and soft expressions.
When she speaks in Kyoto dialect, it sounds very elegant.
Osaka dialect, often perceived as more direct and lively compared to the softer Kyoto dialect.
Common mixed kanji-kana spelling.
Full kanji spelling; also common.
Rare kanji form; it is rarely used.
Compound of 京 (Kyoto) and 言葉 (language, speech).