each

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 各 points to members of a group individually; its on-reading is かく.
• Basic usage: 各自, read かくじ, means each person individually; 各地, read かくち, means various regions.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Individual responsibility and different regions
  • 各自で用意 means that each person prepares what is needed, placing the responsibility on each individual.
  • 各地から集めた工芸品 means crafts gathered from various regions.