Translation guide
Describes something with many aspects, facets, or sides, whether literal or figurative. Common Japanese expressions include 多面的, 多方面, and 多角.
Describing a person, problem, or topic that has many different sides or dimensions.
The most direct and common translation for 'many-sided' in a figurative sense. Used for multifaceted personalities, problems, or approaches.
彼は多面的な才能を持っている。
He has many-sided talents.
この問題は多面的な検討が必要だ。
This problem requires many-sided consideration.
Emphasizes many directions or fields. Often used for wide-ranging activities or interests.
彼は多方面で活躍している。
He is active in many fields.
Literally 'many-angled'. Often used for approaches, perspectives, or business diversification.
多角的な視点から分析する。
Analyze from many-sided perspectives.
Describing a physical shape or object with many sides, like a polygon.
A polyhedron; a solid with many faces. Used in geometry.
この多面体は20の面がある。
This many-sided solid has 20 faces.
A polygon; a flat shape with many sides. More common for 2D shapes.
Describing a person with many skills or interests.
Means 'multi-talented'. Often used for people with diverse abilities.
彼女は多才な芸術家だ。
She is a many-sided artist.
Means 'dexterous' or 'handy', but can imply versatility in practical skills.
多面的 emphasizes multiple aspects or facets of a single thing. 多方面 emphasizes multiple distinct fields or directions. 多角的 emphasizes multiple angles or perspectives, often in analysis or business.
多角形の辺の数を数える。
Count the number of sides of the many-sided shape.
He is many-sided and can do anything.