What does "different strokes for different folks" mean? Is there any other expression equivalent to this? (2024)

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hakohead

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十人十色 is the expression in Japanese. It just means everyone is different and has their own way of doing things and living.

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mottainightland

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Thanks hakohead! Is this expression natural or frequently used in conversations? Also, is there any other way to express this word?

ancientbeanbear

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What hakohead said. It's usually said when comparing interests/tastes/opinions.

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To be quite honest, i've never heard it that way. I always thought the expression was "different strokes from different folks."

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hakohead

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I've never heard the expression with "from". We do have other sayings that mean about the same thing but we don't use them so much. For example "no two snowflakes are the same"

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kabram97

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OOOOOOOH I like that expression!

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"To each his own" is an older way of saying this.

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"To each their own" is also synonymous with it - they essentially mean "I find what you're doing strange, but I respect that everyone likes different things".

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I've also heard 'whatever floats your boat'.

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Yup! That too.

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