種々(しゅじゅ)

Pronunciation

Also written and read as 種々(くさぐさ) in more literary contexts.

Usage

種々(しゅじゅ) is more formal and literary than 色々(いろいろ) (various). Often used in written or formal contexts.

Compounds

• 種々(しゅじゅ)様々(さまざま) - all sorts of; various and sundry
• 種々(しゅじゅ)雑多(ざった) - miscellaneous; sundry

Similar words

• 色々(いろいろ) - various (more common, less formal)
• 様々(さまざま) - various, diverse
• 諸々(もろもろ) - various, all sorts of (formal)