〜ずつ
ずつ
suffix
each, at a time, apiece
1.
each, at a time
Suffix attached to quantity expressions to indicate equal distribution or gradual progression. Shows that something is done in equal portions or increments.
一つずつ取ってください。
Please take one each.
少しずつ日本語が分かるようになった。
I gradually came to understand Japanese little by little.
三人ずつのグループを作ってください。
Please form groups of three people each.
一人一枚ずつ紙を取って、名前を書いてください。
Please take one sheet of paper each and write your name.
毎日少しずつ漢字を覚えれば、一年でたくさんの漢字が読めるようになる。
If you learn kanji little by little every day, you'll be able to read many kanji in a year.
USAGE PATTERNS:
- Number + counter + ずつ: 一つずつ (one each), 二つずつ (two each)
- 少しずつ (little by little, gradually)
- 一歩ずつ (step by step)
- 一日ずつ (day by day)
MEANINGS:
1. Equal distribution: 一個ずつ配る (distribute one each)
2. Gradual progression: 少しずつ上手になる (get better little by little)
The suffix attaches directly to the quantity word without particles.