English–Japanese

“one by one” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikoko

Example

質問に個々に答えます。shitsu mon ni ko ko ni kota e ma su

I answer the questions one by one.

Illustration for 個々 (one by one)

How to say “one by one” in Japanese

“One by one” in Japanese is 個々 (koko).

It focuses on each member of a group as a separate unit rather than treating the group as a whole.

Full entry for 個々: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 個々

サービスは利用者の個々の希望に合わせて調整されます。sā bi su wa ri yō sha no ko ko no ki bō ni a wa se te chō sei sa re ma su

The service is adjusted to meet each user's preferences.

Tips for using 個々

  • In conversation, 個々に (koko ni) can sound more formal than 一つ一つ (hitotsu hitotsu) when the meaning is "one by one."

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