様々

さまざま

Various, varied, diverse

N3na-adjective·samazama

How to remember it

The kanji 様 (state/condition) written twice — "state after state" means many kinds.

Example sentences

  • 様々な問題がある。

    さまざまなもんだいがある。

    There are various problems.

  • 人によって意見が様々だ。

    ひとによっていけんがさまざまだ。

    Opinions vary from person to person.

Usage

Used as a の/な modifier; also a predicate with だ (様々だ).

Related words

各種多種多様違う多い

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