江戸弁
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Meanings
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historical term
Historical term for the Japanese dialect spoken in Edo (now Tokyo) during the Edo period. Often contrasted with modern Tokyo dialect.
See also: 江戸言葉
In the Edo dialect, there is confusion between 'hi' and 'shi'.
The Edo dialect is often used in rakugo storytelling.