バラエティ
ばらえてぃ
noun
variety; variety show
1.
variety, diversity, range
A wide range or assortment of different types or kinds.
バラエティに富んだメニューがある。
There is a menu rich in variety.
この店はバラエティ豊かな品揃えが魅力だ。
The charm of this store is its diverse selection.
バラエティに富んだ経験が将来役に立つだろう。
A variety of experiences will be useful in the future.
2.
variety show
A television program featuring a mix of comedy, talk, games, music, and other entertainment segments. Variety shows are a major genre of Japanese television.
毎週バラエティ番組を見ている。
I watch variety shows every week.
あの芸人はバラエティで大人気だ。
That comedian is very popular on variety shows.
最近のバラエティ番組はクイズやトーク形式のものが多い。
Recent variety shows are often in quiz or talk-show format.
USAGE: バラエティ is a loanword from English "variety" with two common uses.
Sense 1 (variety): Often used in the set phrase バラエティに富む (to be rich in variety) or バラエティ豊かな (diverse, varied).
Sense 2 (variety show): バラエティ番組 is a staple of Japanese television. These shows feature comedians (芸人), celebrities ({タレント}), and other entertainers in comedy skits, talk segments, quizzes, and games. Often shortened to just バラエティ when the context is clear.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- バラエティに富む (to be rich in variety)
- バラエティ豊かな (diverse, varied)
- バラエティ番組 (variety show)
- バラエティ番組に出る (to appear on a variety show)