This is a word you add to the end of a sentence. It shows you are sure about what you are saying. It is like saying 'it is a fact'.
Verb [dictionary form] + ちゃPrimary
い-Adjective + ちゃ
な-Adjective + ちゃ
Noun + ちゃ
This is a word you add to the end of a sentence. It shows you are sure about what you are saying. It is like saying 'it is a fact'.
このラーメン、うめぇっちゃ！
This ramen is delicious, I tell ya!
昨日のお祭り、すげがったっちゃ。
Yesterday's festival was amazing.
そんなこと、おらにはわがんねぇっちゃ。
I don't get that kind of thing at all.
んだ。あれがうちの犬っちゃ。
Yep. That's my dog.
天気いいっちゃ、どっか行ぐべ。
The weather's great, so let's go somewhere.
This word makes you sound friendly. It shows you are sure about what you say. It is like saying 'I'm telling you!' in English. You use it with close friends. It means you feel comfortable talking to them.
This '〜ちゃ' is not the same as '〜ちゃ' from '〜ては'. That '〜ちゃ' is a short form of a verb. This '〜ちゃ' adds emphasis. It is like saying 'it is a fact'. It is similar to '〜だべ' or '〜だっちゃ'. But '〜べ' can mean 'let's' or 'probably'. This '〜ちゃ' is for sure facts. People in Tohoku choose between '〜ちゃ' and '〜だっちゃ'. The choice depends on where they live.
Don't use this when you are speaking standard Japanese. For example, don't use it in Tokyo. This word is only used in some parts of Japan. People in Tohoku use it. They use it with friends and family. It is for casual talk.
Use this when you want to sound friendly. It shows you are part of the group. It makes talking feel easy and familiar.
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