Quick answer
各 is the kanji for "Each". A common reading is おのおの (onoono). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Each
Also : Every · Either
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
6 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 各 represents 'EACH'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of each.
On-reading: かく — remember this sound by associating it with each. Kun-reading: おのおの.
Example Sentences
各地域において、文化の違いが見られます。
かくちいきにおいて、ぶんかのちがいがみられます。
In each region, cultural differences can be seen.
各自の役割を明確にすることで、作業が効率的に進みます。
かくじのやくわりをめいかくにすることで、さぎょうがこうりつてきにすすみます。
By clarifying each person's role, work progresses efficiently.
Vocabulary using 各
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun] + に伴い～に伴い (ni tomonai) - Along with / In accordance with
- [Noun] + をはじめ～をはじめ (wo hajime) - Starting with / Including
- [Noun] + に応じて～に応じて (ni oujite) - According to / In response to
- [Noun] + から + [Noun] + にかけて～にかけて (ni kakete) - From...to / In the area of
- [Noun] + に限り～に限り (ni kagiri) - Limited to / Only
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
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