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various places around the world; all over the world
Many different locations throughout the world, emphasizing geographical spread.
世界各地から観光客が訪れる。
Tourists visit from all over the world.
この問題は世界各地で起きている。
This problem is occurring in various places around the world.
彼は世界各地を旅して回り、それぞれの土地の文化や食に触れてきた。
He has traveled all over the world, experiencing the culture and food of each place.
A compound of 世界 (world) and 各地 (various places). Very common in news reporting and formal writing. Emphasizes that something is happening broadly across many locations, not just one or two.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 世界各地で: in various parts of the world
- 世界各地から: from all over the world
- 世界各地に: to various places around the world
- 世界各地を旅する: to travel around the world
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 世界中: all over the world — emphasizes totality (everywhere) rather than diversity of locations
- 各国: various countries — focuses on national units rather than geographical places
- 世界各国: countries around the world