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“repeat” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikurikaesu

Example

先生の言葉を繰り返します。sen sei no koto ba o ku ri kae shi ma su

I repeat the teacher's words.

Illustration for 繰り返す (repeat)

How to say “repeat” in Japanese

“Repeat” in Japanese is 繰り返す (kurikaesu).

It brings the same words or action back once more instead of moving on to something new.

Full entry for 繰り返す: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 繰り返す

新しい表現は、覚えるまで何度も繰り返してください。atara shi i hyō gen wa obo e ru ma de nan do mo ku ri kae shi te ku da sa i

Please repeat new expressions many times until you remember them.

Tips for using 繰り返す

  • The phrase 繰り返してください (kurikaeshite kudasai) commonly occurs in beginner-level exchanges when a listener asks for something to be said again.

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