幾多(いくた)の

いくたの
pre-noun adjectival
many; numerous; countless
formalwrittenliteraryquantity
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)の困難(こんなん)を乗(の)り越(こ)えた。
We overcame numerous difficulties.
幾多(いくた)の試練(しれん)を経(へ)て、彼(かれ)は強(つよ)くなった。
Through countless trials, he became stronger.
この地域(ちいき)は幾多(いくた)の自然(しぜん)災害(さいがい)に見舞(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).
More formal and literary than 数多(かずおお)くの or たくさんの. Rarely used in casual conversation.

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Synonym: 数多(かずおお)く (many (less literary))
general
Added 2026.3.20 11:45 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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