様々
さまざま
JLPT N5 · vocab_adj_naMeaning
various, diverse, all kinds of
Examples
様々な国から来た人々が集まっています。
People from various countries have gathered.
Related Kanji
📖 How to Use
「様々」is an adjective meaning "various, diverse, all kinds of." It directly precedes the noun it modifies. Know whether it's an い-adj or な-adj.
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
「様々」is read as「さまざま」— memorize it as a pair to avoid mistakes in もんだい1.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 & もんだい2
Adjectives like 「様々」appear in both vocabulary and grammar sections.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「様々」mean in Japanese?+
「様々」means "various, diverse, all kinds of". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_adj_na" category.
How do you read 「様々」?+
「様々」is read as「さまざま」.
Is 「様々」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「様々」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「様々」?+
様々な国から来た人々が集まっています。 — People from various countries have gathered.
Practice 「様々」 with spaced repetition