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“repetition” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikurikaeshi

Example

同じ質問の繰り返しは困ります。ona ji shitsu mon no ku ri kae shi wa koma ri ma su

Repeating the same question is a problem.

Illustration for 繰り返し (repetition)

How to say “repetition” in Japanese

“Repetition” in Japanese is 繰り返し (kurikaeshi).

It describes the same element coming back, whether it is an action, a spoken line, or a recurring pattern.

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

Example sentences with 繰り返し

会議では、説明の繰り返しを避けるようにします。kai gi de wa setsu mei no ku ri kae shi o sa ke ru yō ni shi ma su

In meetings, we try to avoid repeating the explanation.

Tips for using 繰り返し

  • In music and other patterned activities, 繰り返し (kurikaeshi) can describe a section that returns, so the word is not limited to spoken repetition.

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