1.
one by one; individually; every single
Doing something for each item or instance separately, often with a nuance of it being tedious or unnecessary.
一々確認する。
I check each one individually.
一々 often carries a negative nuance of being tedious or excessive.
Common patterns
- 一々確認する: to check each one
- 一々説明する: to explain every detail
- 一々気にする: to worry about every little thing
- 一々反応する: to react to every single thing
Usage
When used critically, it suggests that someone is being overly meticulous or bothering with unnecessary details. In neutral usage, it simply means doing something item by item.