This word is like saying "I think" or "probably." It also asks for agreement, like "right?" People in some parts of Japan use it. It sounds very casual.
Noun + だっぺPrimary
な-Adjective + だっぺ
Clause + んだっぺ
This word is like saying "I think" or "probably." It also asks for agreement, like "right?" People in some parts of Japan use it. It sounds very casual.
今日の祭りはすげえ人出だっぺ。
Today's festival is super crowded, ain't it?
「『昨日は全然勉強してねえんだっぺ』とか言い訳してたけど、嘘に決まってる。」
He was making excuses like, 'I totally didn't study yesterday, ya know', but that's gotta be a lie.
やっぱ、地元が一番いいんだっぺな。
After all, your hometown really is the best, isn't it?
あいつの彼女、すげえ綺麗だっぺ？
His girlfriend is crazy beautiful, isn't she?
あいつ、もうすぐ来るんだっぺ。
He's gonna be here soon, I bet.
This word makes you sound like you are from the countryside. Or it can make you sound a bit tough. People might think you are friendly. Or they might think you are not very polite.
This is like "~dabe". But "~dappe" is used more in Ibaraki and Chiba. "~dabe" is used in more places. It is not like "~jan". "~jan" is used when you think someone already knows something. "~dappe" is for guessing or asking for agreement.
Don't use this when you are in a formal place. Don't use it when you write. Don't use it with people you don't know well. It can sound rude or funny if you use it wrong.
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