How to say "diverse" in Japanese
Choosing the right word
- 様々さまざまna-adjective, nounThe all-purpose word for 'all sorts of': a group containing many different kinds — opinions, people, reasons, shapes. It simply stresses that the members of a group vary.
- 多様たようna-adjective, nounCovers 'diverse' in the abstract sense — diversity of cultures, values, people, or choices. It suits talk of variety as a property of a group, such as a society or a set of choices.
- 多岐たきno-adjective, na-adjectiveReally means 'wide-ranging': it describes subjects, questions, or duties that extend across many fields rather than variety among items, and is only a partial fit for plain 'diverse'.
- no-adjective, na-adjectiveCovers the 'divergent' sense: members of a group that are not uniform but each differ from the rest — opinions, prices, sizes. It is usually written in kana alone.
- 種類豊富しゅるいほうふnoun, na-adjectiveAn expression meaning 'rich in variety', used especially to advertise a large lineup or assortment of goods. It is not the natural choice for diversity of people or cultures.
Use 様々 for general-purpose variety, 多様 for diversity of cultures, people, or values, 多岐 for matters ranging over many fields, 「まちまち」 for group members that differ from one another, and 種類豊富 for a rich assortment of goods.
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