様々(さまざま)

さまざま
na-adjective, noun
various, diverse
1. various, varied, diverse
Indicates many different kinds or types of something. Emphasizes variety and diversity.
人(ひと)は様々(さまざま)です。
People are diverse.
Predicate use
様々(さまざま)な意見(いけん)がありました。
There were various opinions.
この店(みせ)には様々(さまざま)な商品(しょうひん)があります。
This store has various products.
様々(さまざま)な国(くに)の料理(りょうり)を楽(たの)しめるレストランだ。
It's a restaurant where you can enjoy cuisine from various countries.
この問題(もんだい)については様々(さまざま)な角度(かくど)から検討(けんとう)する必要(ひつよう)がある。
This issue needs to be examined from various angles.

様々(さまざま) is a na-adjective meaning various or diverse.

FORMS:

  • Noun modifier: 様々(さまざま)な + noun
  • Predicate: noun + は様々(さまざま)だ

COMMON PATTERNS:

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • いろいろ: various (casual, more common in speech)
  • 様々(さまざま): various (slightly more formal)
  • 多様(たよう): diverse (formal, emphasizes diversity)
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Added 2026.1.9 20:41 · Revised 2026.5.16 7:08
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