every, each
On'yomi (音読み)
- マイ
- バイ
Kun'yomi (訓読み)
- まい
About this kanji
The kanji 毎 means "every" or "each" and is used primarily as a prefix for nouns. It helps to express regularity and repetition in time-related contexts. For example, 毎日 (まいにち) means "every day," 毎週 (まいしゅう) means "every week," and 毎年 (まいとし) means "every year." You might also encounter 毎回 (まいかい), which translates to "every time." This kanji is quite versatile, so you’ll find it often in daily conversation and writing. Remember that while it mainly appears in compounds, understanding its core meaning will help you use it effectively in various situations.
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Example sentences
毎朝ジョギングをします。
I jog every morning.
Meanings across languages
- English
- every, each
- Tiếng Việt
- mỗi, mỗi một
- 日本語
- 毎, 毎回, 各
- 한국어
- 각각
- 中文
- 每个
- id
- setiap
- th
- แต่ละ
- es
- cada
- fr
- chaque
- de
- jeder
- pt
- cada
Common compounds
- 毎日まいにちevery day
- 毎週まいしゅうevery week
- 毎年まいとしevery year
- 毎回まいかいevery time
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