あちこち

Alternative writings: 彼方此方, あちらこちら, あっちこっち, アチコチ
JLPT:N3
Frequency:
1

Here and there; in various places; all around — scattered or occurring in many locations.

PronounAdverbIrregular VerbIntransitive VerbUsually Kana

Examples

部屋の中をあちこち探して、やっと鍵が見つかった。

I searched all around the room and finally found the key.

週末はあちこち出かけて、写真をたくさん撮った。

I went here and there over the weekend and took lots of photos.

庭にあちこちに花が咲いている。

Flowers are blooming here and there in the garden.

あちこちでイベントが開催されている。

Events are being held in various places.

2

Muddled or disordered; scattered and lacking coherence — used to describe something confused or out of order.

Na-AdjectiveNounIrregular VerbIntransitive VerbUsually Kana

Examples

説明があちこちしていて要点がつかめない。

The explanation jumps around, so I can't grasp the main point.

書類があちこちに置かれていて整理が必要だ。

The documents are scattered here and there and need organizing.

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