それぞれ

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それぞれ is an adverb/noun that generally translates to "each", and is used to assign a given attribute to "each" member/part of a given group.

E.g. この椅子いすはそれぞれ3,000円えんかかった。 "These chairs each cost 3,000 yen."

In certain situations, それぞれ can mean "per" or "respectively".

E.g. マイクとスティーブは、それぞれ金きんメダルと銀ぎんメダルを獲とりました。 "Mike and Steve received a gold and a silver medal, respectively."

E.g. 1人ひとりにつき、それぞれ2枚まいずつピザを取とってください。 "Please each take two pieces of pizza per person."

それぞれ can be used as a noun, and may be attached to other nouns using the の particle.

E.g. それぞれの車くるまで行いきましょう。 "Let's each go in our own car."

Summary

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  それぞれ is an adverb/noun that generally translates to "each"

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  それぞれ is used to assign a given attribute to "each" member/part of a given group