～ずつ JLPT N4

Formation

Noun + ずつ

Explanation

The ～ずつ grammar point is used to express an equal distribution of something, whether it is an action, an amount, or an item. It is translated as 'each', 'per', or 'apiece' in English.

Example sentences

• りんごを2つずつ配ります。

  I will distribute 2 apples each.

  Ringo wo futatsu zutsu kubarimasu.

• 私たちは週に一度ずつ掃除をします。

  We each clean once per week.

  Watashitachi wa shuu ni ichido zutsu souji o shimasu.

• みんなは同じ距離を一歩ずつ歩いた。

  Everyone walked the same distance, one step at a time.

  Minna wa onaji kyori o ippo zutsu aruita.

• 彼女は子供たちに一枚ずつプレゼントをくれました。

  She gave one present to each child.

  Kanojo wa kodomotachi ni ichimai zutsu purezento o kuremashita.