(いくた)

いくたの
pre-noun adjectival
many; numerous; countless
1. many; numerous; countless
A literary or formal way to say 'many' or 'numerous,' emphasizing a large but unspecified number of things. Conveys a sense of weight and significance, often used when looking back on experiences or challenges.
幾多(いくた)困難(こんなん)()()えた。
We overcame numerous difficulties.
幾多(いくた)試練(しれん)()て、(かれ)(つよ)くなった。
Through countless trials, he became stronger.
この地域(ちいき)幾多(いくた)自然(しぜん)災害(さいがい)見舞(みま)われながらも、そのたびに復興(ふっこう)してきた。
This region has been hit by numerous natural disasters, yet it has recovered each time.

USAGE:
A literary and somewhat elevated expression. Typically modifies nouns related to hardship, experience, or significance: 困難(こんなん) (difficulties), 試練(しれん) (trials), 犠牲(ぎせい) (sacrifices), 経験(けいけん) (experiences).

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 幾多(いくた)困難(こんなん) (numerous difficulties)
  • 幾多(いくた)試練(しれん) (countless trials)
  • 幾多(いくた)犠牲(ぎせい) (many sacrifices)
  • 幾多(いくた)変遷(へんせん) (many changes/transitions)

NOTE:
More formal and literary than 数多(かずおお)くの or たくさんの. Rarely used in casual conversation.