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As always Mao, it is so interesting to learn about Japanese culture – I had no idea of this distinction! (I hope we can start travelling again soon! I so much want to visit!)
Very good writing 👏 – here are some things I want you to observe:
> The others are CONSIDERED TO BE dialect and MANY take the piss out of* those who speak them. Therefore, they always hide their accent and speak WITH the Tokyo accent as though they are from Tokyo.
Please let me know if you have any questions about these changes. (Also love that you use the expression* – fantastic! But remember, this term is slang, so you can use it here and when you speak with friends, but not in a formal situation or writing like IELTS etc)
> People understand the Tokyo accent is standard and regard IT with respect
Can you try and correct this?
> Then why Osaka accent has such prestige?
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