Translation guide
The English word 'miscellaneous' refers to a collection of various unrelated items. In Japanese, this concept is expressed through several words and phrases depending on context, formality, and what is being described.
Describing a group of assorted, unrelated things, often in everyday contexts.
A common adjective meaning 'miscellaneous' or 'sundry'. Used for a mix of various things, often with a slightly disorganized nuance.
引き出しには雑多なものが入っている。
The drawer contains miscellaneous items.
Literally 'other', often used in lists or categories to mean 'miscellaneous' or 'others'. Common in forms and classifications.
A somewhat casual word meaning 'various' or 'miscellaneous things'. Often used when referring to a collection of items without specifying them.
Referring to small, varied expenses in financial or business contexts.
The standard term for 'miscellaneous expenses'. Used in accounting, budgeting, and everyday talk about small costs.
今月の雑費が予算を超えてしまった。
This month's miscellaneous expenses exceeded the budget.
A more formal term for 'various expenses' or 'miscellaneous costs', often used in business or official documents.
Labeling a catch-all category for items that don't fit elsewhere.
The most common way to say 'miscellaneous' as a category label. Seen on forms, menus, and in classifications.
趣味は？ 読書、スポーツ、その他。
Hobbies? Reading, sports, miscellaneous.
A prefix meaning 'miscellaneous' or 'mixed', used in compound words like 雑誌 (magazine), 雑貨 (sundry goods), or as a standalone label in some contexts.
この箱には「雑」と書いてある。
This box is labeled 'miscellaneous'.
Referring to assorted small goods, often in retail or household contexts.
The standard term for 'sundry goods' or 'miscellaneous goods'. Used for household items, stationery, and small accessories.
あの店は雑貨を売っている。
That shop sells miscellaneous goods.
A colloquial phrase meaning 'small miscellaneous items' or 'odds and ends'. Conveys a sense of various tiny things.
旅行にはこまごましたものが必要だ。
You need various miscellaneous items for a trip.
While 雑 (ざつ) means 'miscellaneous' as a prefix, using it alone to mean 'miscellaneous' can sound unnatural. It's better to use 雑多, その他, or a more specific compound word depending on context.
Please fill in the 'miscellaneous' section of the survey.
引っ越しの準備で、もろもろの手続きが必要だ。
For moving, there are various miscellaneous procedures to take care of.
The estimate includes miscellaneous costs.