Translation guide
The English word "varied" describes something that includes many different types, changes, or lacks uniformity. In Japanese, the best translation depends on whether you are talking about a diverse collection, changing conditions, or something that is not uniform.
Describing a group or collection that contains many different types or elements.
The most common and versatile way to say 'varied' in the sense of 'various' or 'diverse'. Used as a pre-noun adjective.
この店には様々な種類のチーズがあります。
This store has a varied selection of cheeses.
He traveled to varied countries.
Emphasizes diversity, often used in formal or academic contexts. Similar to 'diverse'.
この地域には多様な文化が共存している。
Varied cultures coexist in this region.
Casual and common, meaning 'various'. Slightly less formal than 様々な.
色々な人に会いました。
I met varied people.
Implies a rich variety, often with a positive nuance of being colorful or multifaceted. Used for talents, activities, etc.
彼女は多彩な才能を持っている。
She has varied talents.
Describing something that changes over time or from case to case, such as weather, quality, or opinions.
Means 'changeable' or 'prone to change'. Often used for weather, moods, or conditions.
春の天気は変わりやすい。
Spring weather is varied.
Literally 'not fixed/constant'. Used for quality, performance, or conditions that fluctuate.
彼の仕事の質は一定しない。
The quality of his work is varied.
Describes things that differ from each other; opinions, sizes, etc. are all different. Often used in the pattern 〜はまちまちだ.
意見はまちまちだった。
Opinions were varied.
A formal verb meaning 'to fluctuate' or 'to vary', used for prices, numbers, etc.
株価は日々変動する。
Stock prices are varied daily.
Describing a single thing that is not the same throughout, such as a surface, quality, or composition.
Means 'uneven' or 'not uniform'. Used for textures, distributions, or quality.
このパンは焼き色が不均一だ。
This bread has a varied browning.
Describes something with unevenness or inconsistency, often negative. Used for paint, performance, etc.
ペンキの塗りにむらがある。
The paint job is varied (uneven).
Formal way to say 'not uniform'. Used in technical descriptions.
結果は一様でなかった。
The results were varied.
The English word 'varied' is often used as an adjective before a noun. In Japanese, you must use the appropriate adjective form (e.g., 様々な, 多様な) and cannot simply use a single word in all contexts. Pay attention to whether you mean 'diverse', 'changing', or 'uneven'.