# assortment: Japanese–English dictionary

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Language pair: Japanese and English
CEFR level: B2
Part of speech: noun
IPA: /əˈsɔːrtmənt/
Katakana pronunciation: アソートメント

## Meaning in English
A collection of various kinds of things, often chosen or gathered together.
## 日本語の意味
さまざまな種類のものを集めたもの。多くの場合、選んだり集めたりしたもの。
## English equivalents
- assortment
## Japanese equivalents
- 取り合わせ
- 寄せ集め
- 各種取り揃え
## Examples
- その店は世界中から集めたチーズの取り合わせを提供していた。
  - English: The store offered a wide assortment of cheeses from around the world.
- 彼女は色と種類がそれぞれ異なる花の寄せ集めを受け取った。
  - English: She received an assortment of flowers, each one a different color and type.
- ギフトバスケットには、グルメなお菓子や飲み物の取り合わせが入っていた。
  - English: The gift basket contained an assortment of gourmet snacks and drinks.
## Common patterns
- **an assortment of**: A collection of various items. Example: The children found an assortment of shells on the beach.
- **a wide assortment of**: A large and varied collection. Example: The bakery offered a wide assortment of pastries.
- **a random assortment of**: A collection without a specific order or plan. Example: He picked up a random assortment of books from the shelf.

## More from Anaversity
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- [assortment in the English dictionary](https://anaversity.com/dictionary/english/assortment)
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