十人十色
じゅうにんといろ
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juunintoiro
じゅうにんといろ
四字熟語
四字熟語 (yojijukugo) — four-character idiomatic compound. Each is a self-contained expression, often rooted in Chinese classics or Buddhist scripture, where the literal kanji reading carries a figurative meaning (e.g. 一石二鳥 “one stone, two birds” → killing two birds with one stone).
Tier 0 · most common
Literal
ten person, ten color
→
Figurative
several men, several minds
Meanings
- several men, several minds
- everyone has his own (ideas, tastes, interests, etc.)
- different strokes for different folks