Japanese

かずおおく
Meaning: in great numbers; many; numerous
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Example sentences

この図書館には数多くの本がある。
There are many books in this library.
この小説には魅力的な登場人物が数多く描かれています。
Many attractive characters are depicted in this novel.
博物館には中世の武具が数多く展示されている。
Many medieval armors and weapons are exhibited in the museum.
宇宙には未だ解明されていない不可思議な現象が数多く存在する。
There are many mysterious phenomena in the universe that have yet to be explained.
この遺跡からは、数多くの土器が発掘された。
Many pieces of pottery were excavated from these ruins.

Usage Notes

An adverbial form meaning 'a large number'. Often used with 'no' to modify a noun, effectively acting like an adjective.

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