How do you say "Each one is different." in Japanese?

"Each one is different." in Japanese is "それぞれちがって。". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

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How to Say ‘Each one is different.’ in Japanese

Q: What does "それぞれちがって。" mean in English?

"それぞれちがって。" means "Each one is different." in English. Usage tip: [それぞれ] means "each" or "respectively." [それぞれちがって。] sounds natural in casual speech when you trail off, like "Each one is different, you know..."

それぞれちがって。

sorezore chigatsu te

[soh-reh-zoh-reh chee-gaht teh]

💬 Usage Tip: [それぞれ] means "each" or "respectively." [それぞれちがって。] sounds natural in casual speech when you trail off, like "Each one is different, you know..."

🇯🇵 In Japan: This fits Japanese convenience stores perfectly: one chain may be famous for desserts, another for fried food, and another for private-brand items.

Phrase Breakdown

それぞれ

sorezore

[soh-reh-zoh-reh]

each; respectively

Refers to each one having its own characteristics.

Example

セブン、ファミマ、ローソンはそれぞれちがって、おもしろいです。

7-Eleven, FamilyMart, and Lawson are each different, which is interesting.

ちがって

chigatsu te

different; differing

Te-form of ちがう, meaning ‘to be different’. Here it suggests contrast or variety.

Example

意見がちがってもいいです。

It's okay even if opinions are different.

Words in this phrase

ちがっ

chigatsu

[chee-gaht]

different

Stem of ちがう, used before て to connect ideas.

Example

この三つの店はちがって、選ぶ楽しさがあります。

These three stores are different, and that makes choosing enjoyable.

て

[teh]

and / connecting form

Te-form ending that links one description to the next.

Example

味もて、雰囲気も少しずつちがいます。

The flavors and even the atmosphere are each a little different.

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