ぼちぼちでんな
bochibochi denna
🇯🇵 Japanese slang from Osaka
What does “ぼちぼちでんな” mean?
so-so, getting by (the reply)
Example
“「もうかりまっか？」「ぼちぼちでんな。」”
"mōkarimakka?" "bochibochi denna."
"Making any money?" "Getting by."
Who you can say it to
Fine with anyone
👋 Hellos
The textbook way to say it: まあまあです
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- おおきにthanks
- ほなright then, see ya
- まいどhi!, thanks as always (shop talk)
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- もうかりまっか"making any money?" (classic Osaka hello)
- ほなまたsee you then (Kansai)
- おはようさんmorning! (warm Kansai)
- おこしやすwelcome (Kyoto)
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