各々・各各・各|おのおのonoono[2]nakadaka (mid-high)

JLPT N2approx.Common
Which spelling to use
各々各々(おのおの) is the most common written form for “each; you (plural)” and the recommended choice for beginners. It is written entirely in kanji.
各各各各 is a less common written variant of 各々. It is written entirely in kanji, but beginners should choose 各々 instead.
各各 is the least common of these written forms for “each; you (plural).” It is written entirely in kanji, so 各々 is preferable for beginners.
Definitions
  1. noun, adverbeach
  2. pronounyou (plural)
Synonyms & antonyms
  • Synonym各かくWrittenA prefix attached to nouns, as in 「各国」 and 「各自」; unlike 「各々」, it cannot stand alone as a noun or adverb. Written/formal prose.
  • SynonymそれぞれNeutralThe everyday, most versatile word for 'each; respectively'; 「各々」 is more written in flavor and also serves as a second-person pronoun ('you all').
  • SynonymめいめいNeutralCovers each person individually, used mostly of people, as in 「銘々皿」; 「各々」 is not limited to people.
  • SynonymてんでにCasualColloquial, for people acting separately on their own, as in 「てんでに帰る」; 「各々」 is neutral in register.

For 'each; respectively' in everyday speech, 「それぞれ」 is the default. Use 「各々」 in written or formal prose, or to address a group as 'you'. 「銘々」 stresses each person individually, 「てんでに」 is colloquial for acting separately, and 「各」 is a prefix.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

Japanese definitions
  1. たくさんの人ひとや物もののひとつひとつ。
  2. 「各かく(各かく〻)」の誤あやまり。
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