随所(ずいしょ)

ずいしょ
noun
everywhere; throughout; here and there
formalwrittenplace
1. everywhere; throughout; here and there
Refers to many places throughout a given area or context. Often used in the pattern 随所(ずいしょ)に to mean 'in various places' or 'throughout.' Carries a somewhat literary or formal tone compared to everyday words like あちこち.
随所(ずいしょ)に工夫(くふう)が見(み)られる。
Clever touches can be seen throughout.
この街(まち)には歴史(れきし)を感(かん)じさせるものが随所(ずいしょ)にある。
There are things that evoke history everywhere in this town.
彼(かれ)の作品(さくひん)には独自(どくじ)のユーモアが随所(ずいしょ)にちりばめられている。
His work is peppered with his unique humor throughout.

Usage

Almost always used with the particle に as 随所(ずいしょ)に. Has a written or formal feel; in casual conversation, あちこち or いたるところ would be more natural.

Common collocations

Similar words

  • 随所(ずいしょ): everywhere (literary/formal tone)
  • あちこち: here and there (casual, conversational)
  • いたるところ: everywhere (slightly formal, emphasizes completeness)
  • 各所(かくしょ): various places (neutral, often administrative)

Related Words

Compare: あちこち (here and there)
Compare: 至(いた)る所(ところ) (everywhere)
Compare: 各所(かくしょ) (various places)
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Added 2026.3.2 17:23 · Revised 2026.10.1 17:10
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