WORD DETAIL
各々
おのおの
Examples
Included kanji
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
各々, readおのおの, refers to the members of a group individually. - Basic usage: Use it to focus on each member, as with individual seats, roles, or choices.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Linking a noun
- It can connect to a following noun with
の, as in the example各々の席.
- It can connect to a following noun with
- All and each
全員focuses on everyone in the group, while各々focuses on each member. It considers them individually whether they do the same thing or different things.

