This word is used at the end of a sentence. It means 'that's right' or 'yep'. People in the Tohoku area of Japan use it a lot.
Clause + んだPrimary
んだ
This word is used at the end of a sentence. It means 'that's right' or 'yep'. People in the Tohoku area of Japan use it a lot.
A:「今日はあったけぇなぁ。」 B:「んだ。」
A: "It's warm today, huh." B: "Yep."
昔はこの辺に店なんて無がったんだ。
A long time ago, there weren't any shops around here.
おめも祭りさ行ぐんだべ？
You're going to the festival too, right?
んだげど、まだ仕事が残ってらぁ。
That's true, but I've still got work left.
そんたごど、わしは知らねんだ。
I don't know anything about that.
This "nda" is like the standard Japanese "nda." But the Tohoku one is used more often. It can mean "yes" or "that's right." It is different from "~sa." "~sa" makes sentences sound softer. "Nda" makes sentences sound stronger.
Watch out: This is not the same as the common Japanese 'んだ'. That 'んだ' explains things. This Tohoku 'んだ' is different. It means 'yes' or just ends a sentence. Using this 'んだ' outside Tohoku might sound strange.
Use this when you want to say "Yes" or "That's right." It is like saying "Yep." People in the Tohoku area use it a lot. It can also end a sentence. It makes your words sound warm and friendly.
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