synonym Comparative
各々
VS
見合わせ
Differences Between "各々" and "見合わせ"
Option A
各々
Meaning
each; respectively; one by one
Reading
おのおの (onoono)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
各々が自分の意見を述べた。
Each person stated their own opinion.
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; respectively; one by one)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 各々: Refers to each person or thing individually. More formal than 「それぞれ」. (人や物一つ一つを個別に指す。 「それぞれ」よりもやや丁寧な表現。)
- 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。)
- 各々: Refers to each person or thing individually. More formal than 「それぞれ」. (人や物一つ一つを個別に指す。 「それぞれ」よりもやや丁寧な表現。)
- 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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