Standard Japanese's final particle よ can become や in Kansai-ben, often in the sense of making a demand.
Common uses:
Grammar elements:
Kansai vs. Standard:
| Standard | ＿＿＿や |
|---|---|
| Kansai-ben | ＿＿＿よ |
Example:
| Standard | ちゃんと聞いてよ。 |
|---|---|
| Kansai-ben | ちゃんと聞いてや。 |
| English | Really listen to me. |
| Standard | あたらしいくつ、買ってよ。 |
|---|---|
| Kansai-ben | あたらしくつ、買うてや。 |
| English | Buy me some new shoes. |