Japanese symbol for “various”
様々
さまざま
Romaji: samazama
various; varied; diverse; all sorts of
In Japanese, various is 様々, read さまざま (samazama).
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Meanings
- adj-na, n various; varied; diverse; all sorts of
Written forms: 様々、様様. Readings: さまざま.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “various”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 色々 | いろいろ iroiro | various; a variety of; all sorts of |
| 多様 | たよう tayou | diverse; various |
| 種々 | しゅじゅ shuju | various; a variety of; all kinds of |
| 色んな | いろんな ironna | various; a variety of; all sorts of |
| 諸 | しょ sho | various; many; several |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 同様 | どうよう douyou | same; similar; (just) like |
| 様子 | ようす yousu | state (of affairs); situation; circumstances |
| 模様 | もよう moyou | pattern; figure; design |
| 多様 | たよう tayou | diverse; various |
| 皆様 | みなさま minasama | everyone |
See also: Chinese symbol for “various”.
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