Related words· 6 多く is the broader, everyday word for 'many/much', while 数多く specifically emphasizes a large countable number and sounds a bit more emphatic.
たくさん is the casual, conversational word for 'a lot', whereas 数多く is more formal and typical of written or explanatory language.
多数 is a noun/na-adjective meaning 'a large number' or 'majority', while 数多く works adverbially or before の to describe things existing in great numbers.
数々 highlights the variety among many things (e.g. numerous different achievements), while 数多く simply stresses the sheer quantity.
Show 2 more Show fewer 数多く is a slightly formal but still common expression meaning 'in large numbers', while あまた is more literary and less frequent.
数多く is a formal written word for 'numerous' focused on countable items, while 多々 more often modifies verbs like ある /見られる to stress frequency.
Etymology Transparent compound of 数 , 'number', and 多く , the adverbial form of 多い , 'many'; literally, 'many in number.'
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