色々

How to remember it

Literally 'color-color' — many colors means many kinds, hence various.

Example sentences

• 色々な国に行った。

  いろいろなくににいった。

  I went to various countries.

• 色々ありがとう。

  いろいろありがとう。

  Thank you for everything.

Usage

Functions as na-adjective (色々な) and adverb (色々に); often used without particles.

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