多岐
Meanings
1
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective, noun
diverse; various; wide-ranging
Formal or written-sounding word for something branching into many areas or covering a broad variety. Very often used in the set pattern 多岐にわたる, meaning 'to cover a wide range.'
See also: 多岐にわたる
His research topics cover a wide range.
Various issues were brought up at the meeting.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉が多岐に分かれるfor something to branch off into many directions
The discussion branched off in many directions, and it was hard to reach a conclusion.
Expressions
- 多岐にわたるwide-ranging; diverse; covering many areas