noun
provincial dialect; local accent
Refers to the distinctive accent or dialect of a particular region, often with a nostalgic or slightly old-fashioned feel. The related term お国訛り is more common in modern usage.
See also: お国訛り
彼の話し方には国訛りが残っている。
His speech still has a trace of his local accent.
国訛りが抜けなくて恥ずかしい。
I'm embarrassed that I can't get rid of my provincial accent.
More common and slightly more polite version with the honorific prefix お. Often used when referring to someone else's regional accent.
General term for dialect, including vocabulary and grammar differences, not just accent.
Broader term for accent or dialectal pronunciation; can be used alone without specifying the region.
Compound of 国 (kuni, 'country, province') and 訛り (namari, 'accent, dialectal pronunciation'). The kanji 訛 is used specifically for accent or dialectal speech.