Japanese symbol for “individually”
一人一人
ひとりひとり
Romaji: hitorihitori
each (person); individually; one by one; one at a time
In Japanese, individually is 一人一人, read ひとりひとり (hitorihitori).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- adv, n each (person); individually; one by one; one at a time; in turn
Written forms: 一人一人、１人１人、一人ひとり、ひとり一人. Readings: ひとりひとり、ひとりびとり.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “individually”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 個々に | ここに kokoni | individually; separately |
| 口々に | くちぐちに kuchiguchini | each and every person (saying); one and all; unanimously |
| 単独で | たんどくで tandokude | independently; individually; separately |
| 別々に | べつべつに betsubetsuni | separately; apart; severally |
| 己がじし | おのがじし onogajishi | each (and every one); individually |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 一緒 | いっしょ issho | (doing) together |
| 一番 | いちばん ichiban | number one; first; first place |
| 一つ | ひとつ hitotsu | one |
| 一般 | いっぱん ippan | general; universal |
| 一部 | いちぶ ichibu | one part; one portion; one section |
| 一方 | いっぽう ippou | one (esp. of two); the other; one way |
| 人間 | にんげん ningen | human being; human; person |
| 個人 | こじん kojin | individual; private person; personal |
| 人気 | にんき ninki | popularity; public favor |
See also: Chinese symbol for “individually”.
Data: JMdict (CC BY-SA 4.0); KANJIDIC2 (CC BY-SA 4.0); KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0); wordfreq (CC BY-SA 4.0 (data)). Retrieved 2026-10-22.
Last posts
- Buying Chanbara Swords for Sparring and Competition
- What Size Shinai Does a Child Need for Kendo Practice
- Best Polypropylene Bokken for Hard Contact Training
- Best Foam Swords for Kids Martial Arts and Safe Practice
- Are Cold Steel Training Swords Good for Practice
- Shinai Maintenance and Essential Tools for Bamboo Care
- Best Shinai for Kendo Beginners Choosing Your First Sword
- Choosing the Best Bokken for Kendo Kata
- Using a Tsuba on Your Bokken for Partner Practice
- How Much Should You Spend on a Wooden Practice Sword