noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective, adverb, noun
various; a variety of; all kinds of; diverse
A Sino-Japanese word often used in written, formal, or careful speech. Common as 種々の before a noun, and also usable adverbially as in 種々検討する; everyday conversation often uses いろいろ instead.
The meeting was postponed for various reasons.
We are currently examining this matter in various ways.
Various opinions were raised at the meeting.
After considering it from various angles, we changed the plan.