synonym Comparative
各自
VS
見合わせ
Differences Between "各自" and "見合わせ"
Option A
各自
Meaning
each person, respective, individually
Reading
かくじ (kakuji)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
会議の前に、各自資料を読んでおいてください。
Before the meeting, please read the materials individually.
Option B
見合わせ
Meaning
to look at each other, to postpone, to suspend, to cancel
Reading
みあわせ (miawase)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
悪天候のため、本日の飛行機は出発を見合わせになった。
Due to bad weather, today's flight has been postponed.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(each person, respective, individually)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 各自: Refers to each individual person in a group, often used in instructions, rules, or requests where each person is expected to act or handle something independently. (集団のメンバー一人ひとりを指し、それぞれが個別に行動・対応することを促す場面で使われる。)
- 見合わせ: Has two main meanings: 1) to look at each other (interpersonal), and 2) to postpone/cancel an event or plan (often due to unfavorable conditions). (主な意味は二つあります。1) 互いに顔を見ること（人対人）。2) 状況が悪いなどの理由で、予定していた行事や計画を中止・延期すること。)
- 各自: Refers to each individual person in a group, often used in instructions, rules, or requests where each person is expected to act or handle something independently. (集団のメンバー一人ひとりを指し、それぞれが個別に行動・対応することを促す場面で使われる。)
- 見合わせ: Has two main meanings: 1) to look at each other (interpersonal), and 2) to postpone/cancel an event or plan (often due to unfavorable conditions). (主な意味は二つあります。1) 互いに顔を見ること（人対人）。2) 状況が悪いなどの理由で、予定していた行事や計画を中止・延期すること。)
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