様々

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 様々 is read as さまざま and is a na-adjectival expression meaning various or diverse, most often modifying a noun with な.
• Basic usage: Modifying different kinds of flowers appears in 様々な花, while modifying different kinds of opinions appears in 様々な意見.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Difference from 色々
  • 様々 is close in meaning but tends to suit more measured descriptions of varied kinds.