This word tells you the reason for something. It is like saying 'because' or 'so'.
Clause + やきPrimary
This word tells you the reason for something. It is like saying 'because' or 'so'.
もう遅いやき、はよ帰らんと。
It's already late, so you have to hurry home.
昨日飲みすぎたやき、今日は頭が痛いとよ。
I drank too much yesterday, so I have a headache today.
お金がないやき、今月は旅行に行けんわ。
I don't have any money, so I can't go on a trip this month.
明日はテストやき。はよ寝りよ。
Tomorrow's the test, you know. So go to bed early.
下手やき、あんたは黙っちょって。
You're no good at it, so you just keep quiet.
This word is like saying '...and that's why, for sure.' It makes your reason sound very strong. People in Kochi use it a lot. Some people in Kyushu use it too.
This is like saying "because" or "so". It is similar to "kara" in standard Japanese. It is also like "grammar-ken" and "grammar-yaken" from the same area. "grammar-yaki" sounds more direct or strong than "grammar-ken" when you give a reason.
Use this when you want to give a strong reason. It makes your reason sound final. It is like saying 'because' in a firm way.
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