Translation guide
The concept of diversity, including variety, difference, and inclusion, expressed naturally in Japanese.
Referring to a range of different things, people, or ideas.
The standard term for diversity in most contexts, including social, biological, and cultural diversity.
この会社は多様性を重視している。
This company values diversity.
生物多様性を守ることが大切だ。
It is important to protect biodiversity.
An adjective meaning 'diverse' or 'varied'. Often used in compounds or as a descriptor.
多様な意見を聞く必要がある。
We need to listen to diverse opinions.
Loanword from English, often used for variety in entertainment or product lines. Less common for social diversity.
この店は商品のバラエティーが豊富だ。
This store has a wide variety of products.
Specifically referring to diversity in terms of social inclusion, equity, and representation.
The loanword 'diversity' is widely used in business and social contexts, often paired with 'inclusion' (インクルージョン).
ダイバーシティ推進に取り組んでいます。
We are working on promoting diversity.
A more formal Japanese equivalent of 'diversity and inclusion'.
多様性と包摂を推進する政策が必要だ。
Policies that promote diversity and inclusion are necessary.
Emphasizing a range of different types or choices.
Means 'kind' or 'type', but can imply diversity when used with adjectives like 豊富 (abundant).
この店は種類が豊富だ。
This store has a wide variety.
Means 'change' or 'variation', often used for diversity in experiences or activities.
Highlighting the quality of being different or diverse in nature.
The most common word for 'difference'. Can be used to talk about diversity in a simple way.
人それぞれ違いがあって面白い。
It's interesting that everyone has differences.
A more formal or literary term for 'difference' or 'variation'.
文化の異なりを尊重する。
Respect cultural differences.
多様性 is the native Japanese word and is used in all contexts. ダイバーシティ is a loanword that specifically refers to social diversity and inclusion, often in corporate or policy settings.
生物多様性 (biodiversity) にはダイバーシティは使わない。
For biodiversity, ダイバーシティ is not used.
While 違い means 'difference', it does not convey the concept of diversity as a positive value. Use 多様性 or ダイバーシティ for that nuance.
I want to add variety to my daily meals.