Japanese word

多様

Pronunciation

Romajitayō

Meaning

  • na-adjectivediverse

Example

文化は多様です。bun ka wa ta yō de su

Cultures are diverse.

Illustration for 多様 (diverse)

More examples

会議では多様な視点を取り入れています。kai gi de wa ta yō na shi ten o to ri i re te i ma su

We include diverse perspectives in our meetings.

Core concept

It describes a whole that contains many different kinds or forms rather than one uniform type.

Common phrases

  • 多様な視点ta yō na shi ten

    diverse perspectives

  • 多様な選択肢ta yō na sen taku shi

    diverse choices

  • 多様な話題ta yō na wa dai

    a wide range of topics

Similar words

様々samazama: Describes a whole made up of many different kinds, forms, or qualities.
色々iroiro: Describes a range containing several different kinds of things in everyday speech.
多彩tasai: Describes a subject with many different aspects, qualities, or forms.

Definition in Japanese

性質や種類などに幅があり、一つに限られずさまざまに異なっているさま。sei shitsu ya shu rui na do ni haba ga a ri hito tsu ni kagi ra re zu sa ma za ma ni koto na tte i ru sa ma

Word origin

多 (ta, "many") + 様 (yō, "kind or appearance") forms the Sino-Japanese compound 多様 (tayō), meaning that many kinds or forms are present.

Usage tips

  • In conversation, 多様 (tayō) can describe cultures, opinions, or interests, making it useful when discussing differences within a broad topic.

Other meanings

  • variousna-adjective

Opposites

  • 画一的kakuitsutekiuniformna-adjective

Related words

  • 多様性tayōseidiversitynoun
  • 多様化tayōkadiversificationnoun
  • 多様さtayōsadiversitynoun

Word lists with this word