種々(しゅじゅ)

しゅじゅ
noun, adverb
various kinds; variety; diverse
1. various kinds; variety; diverse
many different types or varieties
種々(しゅじゅ)の問題(もんだい)がある。
There are various problems.
種々(しゅじゅ)の意見(いけん)が出(で)た。
Various opinions were expressed.
種々(しゅじゅ)様々(さまざま)な商品(しょうひん)が並(なら)んでいる。
A wide variety of products are displayed.

READING NOTE:
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

SYNONYMS:

  • 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)
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Added 2026.1.28 12:32 · Revised 2026.2.19 21:32
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