雑 多(ざった)な

ざったな

na-adjective

miscellaneous; varied; jumbled

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(ざった)なものが並(なら)んでいる。

A miscellaneous assortment of things is lined up.

机(つくえ)の上(うえ)に雑多(ざった)な書類(しょるい)が積(つ)まれていた。

A jumble of documents was piled on the desk.

この商店街(しょうてんがい)には雑多(ざった)な店(みせ)が集(あつ)まっていて、歩(ある)くだけで楽(たの)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(ざった)なもの (miscellaneous things)
雑多(ざった)な情報(じょうほう) (assorted information)
雑多(ざった)な人々(ひとびと) (a diverse crowd of people)

Similar words

多種多様(たしゅたよう)な: diverse, of many kinds — more positive, emphasizing variety
雑然(ざつぜん)とした: cluttered, disorderly — focuses on messiness of physical space

Related Words

Synonym: 多種多様(たしゅたよう) (diverse (positive))

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Added 2026.3.9 15:14 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

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