(かずかず)

かずかず
noun, adverb
many, numerous, a great number of
writtenquantity
1. many, numerous, a great number of
Emphasizes a large quantity or variety of things, often with a nuance of impressiveness or significance. Used as a noun modifier (数々の) or adverbially.
数々(かずかず)(しょう)()けた
He received numerous awards.
She has overcome many difficulties.
He is a great author who produced numerous masterpieces.

Usage

数々(かずかず) implies not just quantity but significance — it suggests an impressive collection of things. Most commonly used as 数々(かずかず) + noun. It has a somewhat literary or formal tone and appears often in biographical or narrative contexts.

Common collocations

Similar words

  • たくさん: many, a lot (casual, general-purpose)
  • 多数(たすう): a large number (formal, objective)
  • 数々(かずかず): many (literary, implies impressiveness)