each ~, at a time

Beginner

15-20 min

common

Expert Reviewed

Explanation

Indicates equal distribution or increment.

[Counter/Quantity] + ずつ

一人ずつ名前を言ってください。

Hitori zutsu namae wo itte kudasai.

Please say your name one person at a time.

子供たちにリンゴを二つずつあげました。

Kodomotachi ni ringo wo futatsu zutsu agemashita.

I gave two apples each to the children.

Shows equal distribution among items or people.

～てもいいです

may do ~, it's okay to do ~

～てはいけません

must not do ~, not allowed to do ~

～なければなりません

must do ~, have to do ~

～なくてもいいです

don't have to do ~, don't need to do ~

Common with quantities and turn-taking.

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Last updated: Jan 2

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