At a glance
～ずつ means "each", "apiece" or "at a time". It goes after an amount to show that the same amount is given to each person or done each time.
[Number + Counter] + ずつ
少し + ずつ
みんなにりんごを二つずつあげました。 I gave everyone two apples each.
How to form it
ずつ attaches directly to a quantity word. It does not change form, and it is neutral in register (polite and casual).
| Attaches to | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Number + counter | 一つずつ | one at a time / one each |
| Number + people counter | 二人ずつ | two people at a time |
| 少し | 少しずつ | little by little |
| Amount word | 半分ずつ | half each |