バラエティ

ばらえてぃ
noun
variety; variety show
entertainmentdescriptive
1. variety, diversity, range
A wide range or assortment of different types or kinds.
バラエティに富(と)んだメニューがある。
There is a menu rich in variety.
この店(みせ)はバラエティ豊(ゆた)かな品揃(しなぞろ)えが魅力(みりょく)だ。
The charm of this store is its diverse selection.
バラエティに富(と)んだ経験(けいけん)が将来(しょうらい)役(やく)に立(た)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(まいしゅう)バラエティ番組(ばんぐみ)を見(み)ている。
I watch variety shows every week.
あの芸人(げいにん)はバラエティで大人気(だいにんき)だ。
That comedian is very popular on variety shows.
最近(さいきん)のバラエティ番組(ばんぐみ)はクイズやトーク形式(けいしき)のものが多(おお)い。
Recent variety shows are often in quiz or talk-show format.

Usage

Sense 1 lives mostly in two set phrases, バラエティに富(と)む and バラエティ豊(ゆた)かな. Sense 2: バラエティ番組(ばんぐみ) is a staple of Japanese television. These shows feature comedians (芸人(げいにん)), 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.

Writing

Also spelled バラエティー.

Common collocations

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Added 2026.2.16 11:05 · Revised 2026.10.20 10:38
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