Expression of several actions — Japanese grammar

〜たり〜たりします

Expression of several actions

Beginner

An expression to mention two or three representative items from among several.

用法

Use

Indicates multiple actions. ( do ...and do).

  • ▸ 私は夏休みにサッカーをしたり泳いだりしました。

    During the summer I played soccer and swam.

  • ▸ 日曜日に私はまんがを読んだりゲームをしたりしています。

    On Sundays, I read manga and play video games.

  • ▸ 友だちとよく音楽を聞いたりコンサートに行ったりします。

    With my friend, we listen to music a lot and we often go to concerts.

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- Verb 1(タ形)+ り + Verb 2 (タ形)+ り

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