1.
everywhere; throughout; here and there
Refers to many places throughout a given area or context. Often used in the pattern 随所に to mean 'in various places' or 'throughout.' Carries a somewhat literary or formal tone compared to everyday words like あちこち.
随所に工夫が見られる。
Clever touches can be seen throughout.
この街には歴史を感じさせるものが随所にある。
There are things that evoke history everywhere in this town.
彼の作品には独自のユーモアが随所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:
- 随所に見られる (can be seen throughout)
- 随所にちりばめる (to scatter throughout)
- 随所に工夫がある (there are clever touches throughout)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 随所: 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: various places (neutral, often administrative)