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multipurpose; multi-use; all-purpose
Describes something designed or suitable for many different purposes. Commonly used to describe rooms, facilities, and equipment.
多目的ホールで会議が行われた。
A meeting was held in the multipurpose hall.
この部屋は多目的に使える。
This room can be used for multiple purposes.
駅には多目的トイレが設置されていて、車椅子の方も利用できる。
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:
- 多目的ホール (multipurpose hall)
- 多目的トイレ (multipurpose/accessible restroom)
- 多目的ルーム (multipurpose room)
- 多目的に使う (to use for multiple purposes)