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じゅうにんじゅうしょく
jūnin jūshoku
to each his own
十人十色の考え方があるので、無理に合わせる必要はない。
Everyone has their own way of thinking, so there's no need to force them to conform.
formal
Each person has their own tastes or preferences; diversity of opinions or styles.
このレストランでは、十人十色の料理が楽しめます。
At this restaurant, you can enjoy a variety of dishes, each to someone's taste.
Often used to acknowledge individual differences in preferences, opinions, or abilities.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Usage in essays
Use 十人十色 to introduce a paragraph about diversity or differing opinions. Example: 「十人十色というように、人それぞれの価値観があります。」
Gold Rule
Avoid overgeneralization
While 十人十色 highlights diversity, avoid using it to dismiss valid points of view. Pair it with phrases like 「だからこそ議論が必要です」 to encourage constructive dialogue.
Word Origin
From the Japanese numerals 十人 (jūnin, 'ten people') and 十色 (jūshoku, 'ten colors'), emphasizing the idea that each of ten people has ten different preferences or traits.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in discussions about diversity, individuality, or personal preferences. Often appears in essays, speeches, or casual conversations to highlight differences among people.
Word Breakdown
十人
ten people
noun十色
ten colors
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