1.
many fields; many areas; various directions
Refers to multiple areas, fields, or directions. Used when something extends across or comes from many different areas.
多方面から意見を集める。
To gather opinions from many quarters.
彼は多方面で活躍している。
He is active in many fields.
多方面にわたる知識を持つ彼女は、どんな話題にも対応できる。
With her knowledge spanning many fields, she can engage with any topic.
Composed of 多 (many) + 方面 (direction, field, area). Can refer to literal multiple directions or figurative multiple fields of activity or expertise. Often used with particles に, から, or にわたる.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 多方面にわたる — spanning many areas
- 多方面で活躍する — to be active in many fields
- 多方面から — from many quarters/directions
- 多方面に影響を与える — to affect many areas
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 多面的 — multifaceted; adjective describing something with many aspects
- 各方面 — various quarters, all directions; emphasizes 'each' rather than 'many'
- 幅広い — wide-ranging, broad; more everyday term