Observed arrival · 2026-10-17
方言みらい: a community archive of Japanese dialects
A searchable archive of regional Japanese words, with pages for all 47 prefectures and ways to contribute words and join local discussions.
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- Japanese dialect speakers and people exploring regional language
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- The homepage reports 572 public entries and groups its browse links across all 47 prefectures.
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The archive offers both a nationwide prefecture index and search by word, meaning, or reading. Its examples pair regional expressions with short glosses, including distinctions such as Okinawan “haisai” for a male greeting and “haitai” for a female one. The homepage describes voice contributions for published entries and regional boards for discussion, though those interactive features are not demonstrated in the supplied extract.
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