Japanese meaning of 多種多様
Reading:
たしゅたよう (tashu tayou)
English Translation:
Varied and diverse
Meaning & Cultural Context
Meaning:
Extremely varied in kind, scope, and style; emphasizes breadth rather than depth.
Cultural Context:
Appears in policy papers, marketing copy, and museum labels to stress inclusivity/variety; sometimes padding in vague business reports.
種類や範囲・様式が非常に幅広いこと。量より「幅」を強調。
政策文書・販促文・展示解説で多様性を強調。ビジネス文章では中身の薄さを覆う常套句になることも。
Grammar & Learning Points
Grammar Point
• Noun phrase for great variety; often with “な商品.”
Trap for English Speakers
May be mistaken as excessive randomness.
Example
Basic Example
展示会には多種多様な作品が並んでいた。
The exhibition featured varied and diverse works.
Applied Example
市場には多種多様な品が並び、異国の香辛料から魔法道具まで所狭しと並べられていた。
The market offered a varied and diverse array of goods, from exotic spices to magical tools crammed into every stall.