Japanese word

種々

Pronunciation

Romajishuju

Meaning

  • na-adjectivevarious

Example

この店では種々の商品を売っています。ko no mise de wa shu ju no shō hin o u tte i ma su

This store sells various products.

Illustration for 種々 (various)

More examples

専門家は種々の観点から計画を検討しています。sen mon ka wa shu ju no kan ten ka ra kei kaku o ken tō shi te i ma su

The experts are examining the plan from various perspectives.

Core concept

Describes a range made up of several different kinds rather than one uniform kind.

Common phrases

  • 種々の方法shu ju no hō hō

    various methods

  • 種々の観点shu ju no kan ten

    various perspectives

  • 種々の事情shu ju no ji jō

    various circumstances

Similar words

いろいろiroiro: Describes many different kinds, types, or aspects within a group.
さまざまsamazama: Describes a wide range of different kinds, forms, or situations.
多様tayō: Describes a group that contains many different types or qualities.

Definition in Japanese

一つに限らず、異なる種類がいくつもあるさま。hito tsu ni kagi ra zu koto na ru shu rui ga i ku tsu mo a ru sa ma

Word origin

The word 種々 (shuju, "various kinds") combines repeated uses of 種 (shu, "kind") to indicate a variety of kinds.

Usage tips

  • In modern Japanese, 種々 (shuju) is more formal than いろいろ (iroiro) and often appears in written phrases such as 種々の事情 (shuju no jijō).

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