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〜ごとにmeaning and usage

Meaning

Occurs every A. A can be a span of time, distance, or situation

How to form it

  • number + counterごとに
  • nounごとに
  • verb (dictionary form)ごとに

How it is used

Means 'every / each': after a number + counter it marks a regular interval; after a noun or verb, 'each one / each time' (close to 「〜たびに」). 「一日ごとに」 is every day, unlike 「一日おきに」 (every other day).

Examples

  1. この道には、100メートルごとに木が植えてあります。

    Trees have been planted every 100 metres along this road.

  2. この店のメニューは季節ごとに変わります。

    This shop's menu changes every season.