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それぞれ

それぞれの + Nそれぞれに + Vそれぞれは + NS はそれぞれ + ...

Meanings

  • each
  • respectively
  • in turn

About this pattern

Explanation

それぞれ is used when referring to members of a group individually, or when discussing items in a set in a one-by-one or in an ordered way. It emphasizes individuality within a group (each person/item has their own aspect) and can also express 'in their respective cases' or 'respectively' when mapping a list to corresponding items. Common patterns include それぞれのN to specify ownership or attributes for each item, それぞれに to describe actions or effects each person/item experiences, and それぞれ は to contrast items within the same category.

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Example sentences

参加者は五人で、それぞれに意見を出してください。

There are five participants, and please give your own opinions in turn.

成績はそれぞれ異なる。

The grades differ for each person.

男女それぞれの事情がある。

There are reasons unique to each gender.

それぞれのケースで対応を変える。

We change our response in each case.