synonym Comparative
各
VS
軒並み
Differences Between "各" and "軒並み"
Option A
各
Meaning
each; every
Reading
かく (kaku)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
各自、自分の意見を発表してください。
Please each present your own opinion.
Option B
軒並み
Meaning
every house, every shop; uniformly, one after another, all without exception
Reading
のきなみ (nokinami)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
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.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(each; every)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 各: Often used as a prefix (各〜) or as a standalone word to refer to individual items or entities within a group. It implies considering things one by one. Example: 各国 (kakukoku - each country).
- 軒並み: 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.
- 各: Often used as a prefix (各〜) or as a standalone word to refer to individual items or entities within a group. It implies considering things one by one. Example: 各国 (kakukoku - each country).
- 軒並み: 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.
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