Translation guide
Expresses the idea of 'in/at/to various places' or 'here and there'. The most common and versatile option is いろいろな場所 (iroiro na basho). For a more literary or formal feel, 諸所 (shosho) can be used. あちこち (achikochi) emphasizes scattered locations or movement between places.
The speaker wants to say that something exists, happens, or is done in multiple unspecified locations.
The most common and neutral way to say 'various places'. Suitable for both spoken and written Japanese.
彼はいろいろな場所を旅行した。
He traveled to various places.
この花はいろいろな場所で見られる。
This flower can be seen in various places.
A slightly formal or literary term for 'various places'. Often used in written language or formal speech.
諸所で問題が発生している。
Problems are occurring in various places.
Means 'here and there' or 'all over'. Emphasizes scattered locations or movement between places. Often used with verbs of motion or existence.
公園にはあちこちにベンチがある。
There are benches here and there in the park.
彼はあちこち歩き回った。
He walked around various places.