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数多くの
kazuōku no
many
数多くの人々がそのイベントに参加した。
Many people attended the event.
formal
A large number of; many; numerous.
数多くの研究がこの理論を支持している。
Many studies support this theory.
数多くの課題が残されている。
Numerous challenges remain.
Used before nouns to indicate a large quantity. Similar to 「たくさんの」but more formal and literary.
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Pro Tip
Formal vs. Casual Equivalent
For casual speech, use 「たくさんの」or 「多くの」. 「数多くの」sounds more refined and is common in formal writing.
Gold Rule
When to Use 「数多くの」
Use when describing a genuinely large quantity in formal contexts, such as academic writing, reports, or official documents. Avoid using it for small or approximate numbers.
Word Origin
Composed of 「数」 (number, many) + 「多く」 (many, much), with the particle 「の」 to modify a noun. The phrase emphasizes a large quantity in a formal or literary context.
Usage Notes
Prefer 「数多くの」in written Japanese (e.g., academic papers, formal reports) over casual speech. Avoid using it in contexts where a rough estimate is sufficient—it implies a genuinely large number.
Word Breakdown
数
number; many
root多く
many; much
suffixの
possessive/attributive particle
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