バラエティ

ばらえてぃ
noun
variety; variety show
leisure
1. variety, diversity, range
A wide range or assortment of different types or kinds.
There is a menu rich in variety.
The charm of this store is its diverse selection.
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.
I watch variety shows every week.
That comedian is very popular on variety shows.
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() (to be rich in variety) or バラエティ(ゆた)な (diverse, varied).

Sense 2 (variety show): 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.

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