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.
一々説明しなくてもわかる。
I understand without having to explain every single thing.
そんなこと一々気にしないで。
Don't worry about every little thing like that.
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
NUANCE:
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.