Synonym Nuance VS
How to say "Every" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "every", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
毎月
まいつき (maitsuki)
N5 / CEFR Syllabus
VS
Japanese Option B
軒並み
のきなみ (nokinami)
N2 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "every" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 毎月 and 軒並み.
In Japanese, 毎月 (まいつき (maitsuki)) is typically associated with "every month" (Syllabus Level: N5) and represents Used to indicate an action or event that occurs monthly. Can be combined with verbs..
On the other hand, 軒並み (のきなみ (nokinami)) maps to "every house, every shop; uniformly, one after another, all without exception" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Originally refers to houses or shops lined up under eaves. By extension, it means 'all of them,' 'without exception,' or 'uniformly.' Often used to describe a widespread trend, particularly negative ones like price increases or business closures.. A literal translation of "every" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "毎月"
私は毎月日本の映画を見ます。
I watch Japanese movies every month.
Bilingual Context for "軒並み"
景気悪化で、商店街の店が軒並み閉店した。
Due to the economic downturn, shops in the shopping street closed one after another.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "私は ＿＿＿ 日本の映画を見ます。" (Meaning: "I watch Japanese movies every month.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "毎月" fits here because it means "every month" in the context of: "I watch Japanese movies every month.". "軒並み" represents "every house, every shop; uniformly, one after another, all without exception".