1.
miscellaneous; varied; mixed together
Describes a collection of different, often unrelated things mixed together without clear organization. Can be neutral or slightly negative depending on context.
雑多なものが並んでいる。
A miscellaneous assortment of things is lined up.
机の上に雑多な書類が積まれていた。
A jumble of documents was piled on the desk.
この商店街には雑多な店が集まっていて、歩くだけで楽しい。
This shopping street has a varied mix of shops, and it's fun just to walk around.
USAGE:
Describes a disorganized or heterogeneous mixture. While it can sound negative (implying mess or clutter), it can also convey a lively, eclectic atmosphere when describing markets, neighborhoods, or collections.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 雑多なもの (miscellaneous things)
- 雑多な情報 (assorted information)
- 雑多な人々 (a diverse crowd of people)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 多種多様な: diverse, of many kinds — more positive, emphasizing variety
- 雑然とした: cluttered, disorderly — focuses on messiness of physical space