一様
Meanings
na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
uniform; even; all the same; identical
Describes things sharing the same state, shape, degree, spacing, reaction, etc. Often used as 一様な, 一様に, or in negatives such as 一様ではない.
Antonyms: 多様
The trees are planted at uniform intervals.
The participants' reactions were not all the same.
na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
A more formal or literary use meaning ordinary or commonplace. In modern Japanese it is especially noticeable in negative phrases such as 一様ならぬ, meaning 'no ordinary' or 'extraordinary.'
It took extraordinary hardship to get this far.
Behind her success lies no ordinary amount of effort.
Usage patterns
- 一様に〈動詞〉uniformly/evenly doing something
The participants all showed the same surprised expression.
- 一様ならぬ〈物〉no ordinary ~; extraordinary
His efforts were no ordinary effort.
- 〈事〉が一様ではないnot uniform; varying from case to case
The participants' opinions were not all the same.