多方面(たほうめん)

たほうめん
noun
many fields; various directions; many aspects
descriptive
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(たほうめん)から意見(いけん)を集(あつ)める。
To gather opinions from many quarters.
彼(かれ)は多方面(たほうめん)で活躍(かつやく)している。
He is active in many fields.
多方面(たほうめん)にわたる知識(ちしき)を持(も)つ彼女(かのじょ)は、どんな話題(わだい)にも対応(たいおう)できる。
With her knowledge spanning many fields, she can engage with any topic.

Composed of 多(た) (many) + 方面(ほうめん) (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

Similar words

  • 多面的(ためんてき) — multifaceted; adjective describing something with many aspects
  • 各方面(かくほうめん) — various quarters, all directions; emphasizes 'each' rather than 'many'
  • 幅広(はばひろ)い — wide-ranging, broad; more everyday term

Related Words

Compare: 多面的(ためんてき) (multifaceted)
Compare: 幅広(はばひろ)い (wide-ranging, broad)
Compare: 全方位(ぜんほうい) (all directions)
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Added 2026.3.26 23:35 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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