JLPT N4 Elementary
色々あって
Phrase indicating ‘various reasons’ or ‘it’s complicated’ to politely avoid sharing details.
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色々ある dictionary form
いろいろあって common hiragana form
Expression / Phrase
"For various reasons" / "It's a long story"
This phrase serves as a vague explanation for a situation, implying complex or private circumstances without disclosing specific details.
Example
A どうして 前 の 会社 を 辞めた ん です か ？
B うーん 、 色々 あっ て … 。
[A:] Why did you quit your last job? [B:] Well, for various reasons... / It's a long story.
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