~ずつ

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~ずつ

~zutsu

each, per

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Explanation

The ~ずつ grammar point is used to express an equal distribution of something, whether it is an action, amount, or item.

Structure

Pattern
Noun + ずつ
NounA noun that specifies the item or action distributed.
Examples: りんご (apple), 掃除 (cleaning)

Examples

Example 1
りんごを2つずつ配ります。
Ringo wo futatsu zutsu kubarimasu.
I will distribute 2 apples each.
Breakdown
りんごapple
2つずつeach two
配るto distribute
Example 2
私たちは週に一度ずつ掃除をします。
Watashitachi wa shuu ni ichido zutsu souji o shimasu.
We each clean once per week.
Breakdown
週に一度ずつonce a week
掃除するto clean
Example 3
みんなは同じ距離を一歩ずつ歩いた。
Minna wa onaji kyori o ippo zutsu aruita.
Everyone walked the same distance, one step at a time.
Breakdown
同じ距離the same distance
一歩ずつone step each
Example 4
彼女は子供たちに一枚ずつプレゼントをくれました。
Kanojo wa kodomotachi ni ichimai zutsu purezento o kuremashita.
She gave one present to each child.
Breakdown
一枚ずつeach one
子供たちにto the children

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