Translation of Japanese word "それぞれ" to English
それぞれ
それぞれ
[sorezore]
IPA: /soɾezaɾe/
Meaning
determinerAll; every; qualifying a singular noun, indicating all examples of the thing so named seen as individual or separate items (compare every).
How to use
それぞれ (sorezore) — 'each / each one / respectively'. それぞれの人 — each person. それぞれに — to each.
🇬🇧 English
each / respective
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: それぞれ
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): それぞれ
Romaji Transcription: sorezore
Example Sentences
彼らはそれぞれの仕事をしています。
かれらはそれぞれのにしごとをしています。
They are each doing their job.
彼らはそれぞれの趣味を楽しんでいます。
かれらはそれぞれのにすみをたのしみています。
They each enjoy their hobby.
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Common phrases
- それぞれの〜— each ~ / respective ~
Frequency rank: #241 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "それぞれ" mean?▼
The Japanese word "それぞれ" means "each / respective" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Used to refer to two or more things.".
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