一人ひとり

This is the 4167th most frequent Japanese word.

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一人ひとり

"ひとりひとり" (一人ひとり) means "each person" or "one by one."


The word 一人ひとり is used to emphasize individual contribution and responsibility within a group.

一人ひとりが自分の役割を果たすことが大切だと思います。

I think it's important that each person fulfills their role.


Here, 一人ひとり emphasizes addressing or acknowledging individuals individually rather than collectively.

私は一人ひとりに感謝の気持ちを伝えました。

I conveyed my feelings of gratitude to each person.


In this case, 一人ひとり focuses on valuing individual perspectives within a diverse group.

先生は一人ひとりの意見を尊重しています。

The teacher respects each person's opinion.