How to say "Each" in Japanese

When translating "each" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 各自 and おのおの. In Japanese, 各自 (かくじ (kakuji)) is typically associated with "Each person, individually, respectively" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Used to instruct or describe actions that each individual should perform on their own. Often implies responsibility or independence.. On the other hand, おのおの (おのおの (onōno)) maps to "each, respectively, severally" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Refers to each individual or item in a group, often implying that they act or are treated separately. それぞれの個人や物に対して個別に言及する際に使われます。「それぞれ」と似ていますが、より個々の独立性を強調するニュアンスがあります。. A literal translation of "each" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!