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“good / fine” (Kansai) · Osaka and Kansai Japanese
いい→ええ

Kansai uses ええ for いい (“good”): ええやん = “nice!”, もうええわ = “that’s enough!”, the line that ends many manzai routines.

Use it withFriends OKCoworkers carefulBoss / teacher avoid

Kansai dialect. Casual.

233 lines with ええ from 43 comedians in the library · Counts updated 2026-10-07
Audience laughter in this scene0:19
Yumura · Junior Telephone Advice Line

In a kids' phone-advice sketch, a caller explains that being with someone named Sakano makes the dull world look bright.

The words appear when the audience laughs.

That's totally great!

Textbookとてもいいですね。Kansai 「ええ」 replaces 「いい」; 「めっちゃ」 is casual “really”, and 「やん」 is Kansai 「じゃない(か)」 for emphasis.

Speed: slow
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Audience laughter in this scene0:11
Mujinzo · Apollo 1

In an Apollo 1 sketch, the characters learn that someone will be chosen using today's date, the 9th.

Culture note Japanese teachers often call on the student whose class roll number matches today's date.

The words appear when the audience laughs.

Is that really okay?

Textbookそれでいいんですか。Kansai 「ええ」 replaces 「いい」; the speaker also flips the order, putting 「それで」 after: 「ええの、それで」.

Speed: normal
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Audience laughter in this scene0:18
Caramel Panda · Shojo Manga

The duo has just introduced themselves, and one performer starts the act by talking about a favorite hobby.

Culture note Gashadokuro is a giant skeleton monster from Japanese folklore.

The words appear when the audience laughs.

So, I love shojo manga — reading it makes my heart flutter, so it's just so great!

Textbook私は少女漫画が好きで、読んでいると胸がときめくので、とてもいいんですよね。Kansai 「ええ」 replaces 「いい」: 「すごくいいのよね」→「すごいええのよね」 (casual 「すごい」 also replaces 「すごく」).

Speed: normal
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Audience laughter in this scene0:13
Koinuman · The Driver

One performer plans to become a driver for hostess-club workers and wants to practice first before taking the job.

Culture note Japanese hostess clubs (kyabakura) often hire drivers to take the hostesses home after late-night shifts.

The words appear when the audience laughs.

Yeah, you'd better do that.

Textbookそれはしたほうがいいですね。Kansai 「ええ」 replaces 「いい」 in 「した方がええ」 (= 「した方がいい」); 「そら」 contracts 「それは」, and 「わ」 adds emphasis.

Speed: fast
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Audience laughter in this scene0:20
Mamatarte · Game Center

At a game center, the two go into a photo-sticker booth, and one keeps asking about the shape the other is making.

Culture note Purikura are photo-sticker booths found in Japanese game centers, where friends pose for decorated sticker photos.

The words appear when the audience laughs.

It's fine, man.

Textbookそれでいいですよ。Kansai 「ええ」 replaces 「いい」: 「ええよ」 = 「いいよ」 ("it's fine"), answering 「これでいいの?」; 「お前」 is a casual address.

Tone: Rough (お前)Speed: normal
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Audience laughter in this scene0:11
Tansansui · The Conversation at the Next Table

One performer is explaining something using bananas as an example and says the first step is to buy bananas.

The words appear when the audience laughs.

You'd be better off eating them, right?

Textbook食べたほうがいいじゃないですか。Kansai 「ええ」 replaces 「いい」 in 「食べた方がええ」; 「やん」 is Kansai for 「じゃない(か)」 ("you know").

Speed: fast
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Quick answers

What does ええ mean?

ええ means “good / fine” (Kansai). Kansai uses ええ for いい (“good”): ええやん = “nice!”, もうええわ = “that’s enough!”, the line that ends many manzai routines.

Is ええ rude? Who can you say it to?

With friends: OK. With coworkers: careful. With a boss or teacher: avoid. Kansai dialect. Casual.

How common is ええ in real speech?

In 1,905 live comedy routines, ええ appears in 233 lines from 43 comedians.

Osaka and Kansai Japanese

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