(たもくてき)

たもくてき
na-adjective, pre-noun adjectival
multipurpose; multi-use
descriptive
1. multipurpose; multi-use; all-purpose
Describes something designed or suitable for many different purposes. Commonly used to describe rooms, facilities, and equipment.
A meeting was held in the multipurpose hall.
この部屋(へや)多目的(たもくてき)使(つか)える
This room can be used for multiple purposes.
The station has multipurpose restrooms that can also be used by wheelchair users.

Usage

Very commonly seen on signs in public facilities. 多目的(たもくてき)トイレ (multipurpose/accessible restroom) is one of the most frequent uses, referring to restrooms with accessibility features for wheelchair users, parents with small children, and ostomates.

Common collocations

  • 多目的(たもくてき)ホール (multipurpose hall)
  • 多目的(たもくてき)トイレ (multipurpose/accessible restroom)
  • 多目的(たもくてき)ルーム (multipurpose room)
  • 多目的(たもくてき)使(つか) (to use for multiple purposes)