ね ⇒ なRight?, Okay?, Isn't it?

Caution

In 関西弁(かんさいべん), な conveys a meaning closer to that of ね (in its seeking agreement form), in contrast to standard Japanese where similar usage would express the speaker's personal view/opinion, without necessarily looking for any agreement from the listener. The nuance that will be conveyed is understood mostly through tone of voice in 関西弁(かんさいべん).It should be noted that in both 関西弁(かんさいべん) and standard Japanese, な can also be used in the negative imperative form, to tell someone 'not to do (A)'.

• あと２００(にひゃっ)ｋｍもあるよ。このペースやと２(に)時間(じかん)はかかるな。

  There is at least 200km to go. At this rate, it is going to take us 2 more hours. (Either a personal opinion, or seeking agreement depending on tone)
• たか君(くん)、歌(うた)うのめっちゃうまいな。

  Taka-kun, you are really good at singing, aren't you? (Either a personal opinion, or seeking agreement depending on tone)

In these two examples, each may seem exactly the same when written, but the form that has the same meaning as ね will have a longer, fairly flat pronunciation, without any rises or falls in pitch.

Caution

As previously mentioned, in the Kansai region, な is also used in the same (prohibitive) way as it is in standard Japanese. However, due to the (usual) strong emphasis of な in this nuance, the difference is often clear.

• 行(い)くな！manner)

  I'm leaving! (Said in a calm, friendly manner)
• 行(い)くな！

  Don't go! (Said with a strong, authoritative voice)