Japanese

ひとつひとつ
Meaning: one by one; each; individually
Part of Speech: Noun, Counter

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Handwriting

一
つ
一
つ

Example sentences

I checked the luggage one by one carefully.
茶道においては、一つ一つの所作が非常に重要だ。
In the tea ceremony, every single movement is extremely important.
彼は古い文献を一つ一つ手書きで謄写した
He transcribed the old documents one by one by hand.

Usage Notes

Used when referring to each item or event in a series individually. It can function as both a noun and an adverb.

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