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multifaceted; many-sided; multilateral
Having many aspects or dimensions. Used to describe things that can be viewed or approached from multiple angles.
多面的な分析が必要だ。
A multifaceted analysis is necessary.
この問題は多面的に検討すべきだ。
This issue should be examined from multiple angles.
彼女は多面的な才能の持ち主で、音楽も絵も得意だ。
She is a person of many talents, skilled in both music and art.
A formal na-adjective often used in academic, journalistic, and business contexts. Emphasizes the idea that something has multiple dimensions or should be considered from various perspectives.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 多面的な分析 — multifaceted analysis
- 多面的な検討 — multilateral examination
- 多面的な支援 — multifaceted support
- 多面的な評価 — multi-dimensional evaluation
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 多角的 — multilateral, from many angles; very close synonym, often interchangeable
- 多様 — diverse, varied; emphasizes variety rather than different perspectives
- 総合的 — comprehensive; emphasizes bringing aspects together rather than their multiplicity