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方言
A particular form of a language that is peculiar to a specific region or social group. Japanese dialects often differ significantly in pitch accent and vocabulary.
Examples in context
故郷の方言を聞くと心が落ち着きます
Listening to my hometown dialect makes me feel at ease.
東北地方の方言は独特な響きがある
The dialects of the Tohoku region have a unique sound.
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