いろいろ
iro-iro EverydayCommon Casual to Semi-formal
Various, all sorts of
What does いろいろ mean?
Describes a variety of things, people, or situations. It implies a diverse and colorful collection.
The Image: Literally means 'color-color'. It visualizes a scene filled with many different types and shades.
When to use it
- Having various hobbies
- Meeting all sorts of people
- Trying various foods
Translation Warning
Can be a Na-adjective (iro-iro na) or an adverb (iro-iro to).
Avoid using when:
- When there is only one type
- For uniform collections
Example Sentences
いろいろな本を読んでいる。
I read all sorts of books.
Hobby昨日は色々とありがとうございました。
Thank you for various things yesterday.
Gratitude