様々（さまざま）
JLPT N3 · na-adjective
Pitch accent: nakadaka (middle-high) — pitch drops after mora 2
Meaning: various / diverse
Conjugation
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| te-form | 様々で | さまざまで |
| ta-form (past) | 様々だった | さまざまだった |
| nai-form (negative) | 様々ではない | さまざまではない |
Example sentences
- 世界には様々な文化がある。 — There are various cultures around the world.
- 様々な意見を聞いて決める。 — Decide after listening to a variety of opinions.
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See it used in real works
- Example sentences from Japanese novels & web fiction (Massif)
- Hear “様々” pronounced in real videos (YouGlish)