synonym Comparative
個々
VS
各〜
Differences Between "個々" and "各〜"
Option A
個々
Meaning
individual; one by one; each
Reading
ここ (koko)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
参加者個々の意見を聞きたい。
I want to hear the individual opinions of each participant.
Option B
各〜
Meaning
each ~, every ~
Reading
かく〜 (kaku~)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
会議には各部署から代表者が出席した。
Representatives from each department attended the meeting.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(individual; one by one; each)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 個々: Emphasizes individuality or dealing with things separately. Can be used as 個々 (noun) or 個々の (adjective). (それぞれ一つずつ、一人ずつという意味で、個別のものに焦点を当てる時に使う)
- 各〜: A prefix meaning 'each' or 'every'. It is attached directly to nouns, often indicating a plural or group where each individual member is considered.
- 個々: Emphasizes individuality or dealing with things separately. Can be used as 個々 (noun) or 個々の (adjective). (それぞれ一つずつ、一人ずつという意味で、個別のものに焦点を当てる時に使う)
- 各〜: A prefix meaning 'each' or 'every'. It is attached directly to nouns, often indicating a plural or group where each individual member is considered.
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