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十人十色
juunin toiro◆proverb
everyone has different tastes
十人十色だから、みんなの好みは違うのは当たり前だよ。
Everyone has different tastes, so it's natural that preferences vary.
general
People have diverse preferences and personalities; what suits one may not suit another.
A: この服、似合う？ B: 十人十色だから、私には合わないかも。
A: Does this outfit suit me? B: Everyone has different tastes, so it might not suit me.
十人十色の意見が出て、会議はなかなかまとまらなかった。
With everyone having different opinions, the meeting was hard to conclude.
Often used to accept or explain differences in opinions, preferences, or personalities.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Remembering the meaning
Think of '十人十色' as '10 people, 10 colors'—each person is unique, like different colors, and their tastes or personalities differ.
Gold Rule
Usage context
Use this proverb when explaining why people have different opinions or preferences, especially in neutral or positive contexts.
Word Origin
Literally 'ten people, ten colors,' suggesting that each person has a unique perspective or preference, akin to how each person might see or express things differently.
Usage Notes
Used to emphasize the natural diversity among people. Often appears in discussions about human relationships, design, or decision-making to acknowledge that not everyone will agree or like the same thing.
Word Breakdown
十人
ten people
noun phrase十色
ten colors
noun phrase和英辞典