No. 421 in Japanese
ごと
"ごと" means "every," "each," or "like" depending on context.
In a sentence
月ごとにイベントが開催されます。
An event is held every month.
The term 'ごと' is used to mean 'every' or 'each', indicating repetition or regularity over intervals such as 'each month'.
時計を丸ごと壊してしまいました。
I accidentally broke the clock entirely.
Here, 'ごと' in '丸ごと' expresses entirety or wholeness, meaning 'completely'.
私は事のごとに真実を追求します。
I pursue the truth in each matter.
In this sentence, 'ごと' is used to mean 'each' or 'every', relating to individual instances or occurrences.
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