Japanese

さまざま
Meaning: various; varied; diverse; all sorts of
Part of Speech: Noun, Adjectival noun

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Handwriting

様

Example sentences

In this shop, you can enjoy dishes from various countries.
インターネットには様々な情報が溢れている。
The internet is overflowing with various information.
党内には様々な派がある。
There are various factions within the party.
人によって食べ物の好みは様々だ。
Food preferences vary from person to person.
世界中には様々な人種や文化が存在する。
There are various races and cultures throughout the world.
学校では毎年、様々な行事が行われる。
Various events are held every year at school.
政治の形態は国によって様々だ。
Political systems take various forms depending on the country.
会場では様々な意見が飛び交った。
Various opinions were flying about at the venue.
社会の様々な階層の人々と交流する。
Interacting with people from various strata of society.
科学者は自然界の様々な事象を研究している。
Scientists study various phenomena in the natural world.

Usage Notes

Emphasizes that things are different from each other or that there are many different types.

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