GRAMMAR
それぞれ
each
respectively
Explanation
NOTE
それぞれ means each, respectively, or individually. It says that multiple people or things each do something independently or have their own version.
二人はそれぞれ違う道を選んだ。
The two of them each chose a different path.
Used as an adverb to emphasize that the subjects performed an action individually or separately.
NOTE
It does not attach to other words directly — it acts as a standalone adverb or pronoun modifying verbs, or as a noun in sentences.
国によって文化はそれぞれだ。
Culture differs from country to country — each has its own.
Used here as a predicate to indicate that things vary depending on the person, group, or object.
STRUCTURE
それぞれ (standalone adverb / pronoun)
参加者はそれぞれ自己紹介をした。
Sankasha wa sorezore jikoshoukai o shita.
Each participant introduced themselves.
三人はそれぞれの意見を述べた。
Sannin wa sorezore no iken o nobeta.
The three of them each stated their own opinions.
兄弟はそれぞれの夢を持っている。
Kyoudai wa sorezore no yume o motte iru.
The siblings each have their own dreams.
Practice exercises
1
生徒たちはそれぞれ宿題を提出した。
The students each submitted their homework.
Answer
それぞれ
2
選手はそれぞれ練習の方法が違う。
The athletes each have different training methods.
Answer
それぞれ
3
部屋はそれぞれ違う色に塗られている。
The rooms are painted in respectively different colors.
Answer
それぞれ
4
二人はそれぞれ違う道を選んだ。
The two of them each chose a different path.
Answer
それぞれ
5
三人はそれぞれの意見を述べた。
The three of them stated their respective opinions.
Answer
それぞれ
6
参加者はそれぞれ自己紹介をして、自分の目標を話した。
Each participant introduced themselves and talked about their goals.
Answer
それぞれ
7
国によって文化や習慣はそれぞれ異なるため、互いの違いを尊重することが大切だ。
Since culture and customs differ respectively by country, it is important to respect each other's differences.
Answer
それぞれ
8
研究チームのメンバーはそれぞれの専門分野を活かし、プロジェクトの成功に貢献した。
The research team members each leveraged their own areas of expertise to contribute to the project's success.
Answer
それぞれ