Japanese phrase
___は方言ですか？ ___ wa hō gen de su ka
Meaning
Is ___ a dialect?
When to use it
Checks whether an expression is mainly used in one region. The wording is neutral and suits questions about unfamiliar local speech.
Example dialogue
この表現は方言ですか？ ko no hyō gen wa hō gen de su ka
Is this expression a dialect?
はい、京都でよく聞きます。 ha i kyō to de yo ku ki ki ma su
Yes, it is often heard in Kyoto.