Japanese word

各々

Pronunciation

Romajionoono

Meaning

  • adverbeach

Example

参加者は各々自分の席に戻ります。san ka sha wa onoono ji bun no seki ni modo ri ma su

The participants each return to their seats.

Illustration for 各々 (each)

More examples

二人の研究者は各々異なる方法で問題を解決しました。futa ri no ken kyū sha wa onoono koto na ru hō hō de mon dai o kai ketsu shi ma shi ta

The two researchers solved the problem using different methods.

Core concept

It treats the members of a group as separate individuals, one by one.

Common phrases

  • 各々異なるonoono koto na ru

    each different

Similar words

それぞれsorezore: It treats the members of a group as individuals in relation to an action, condition, or item.
めいめいmeimei: It describes each person in a group acting or receiving something individually.

Definition in Japanese

複数の人や物を一つ一つ別々に扱うさま。fuku sū no hito ya mono o hito tsu hito tsu betsu betsu ni atsuka u sa ma

Word origin

おのおの (onoono) is a native Japanese adverb formed through repetition, while 各々 (onoono) is a later kanji spelling; the precise origin is uncertain.

Usage tips

  • The word has a formal, written tone, so it commonly occurs in official statements and polished prose rather than in relaxed everyday conversation.

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