Meaning and Usage
"繰り返す" (くりかえす) means "to repeat" or "to do something over again." It is commonly used when talking about repeating actions, mistakes, or processes. The verb is often used in both formal and informal contexts.
Common Collocations
- 繰り返し練習 (くりかえしれんしゅう): repeated practice, used when emphasizing the importance of practicing something multiple times.
- 同じことを繰り返す (おなじことをくりかえす): to repeat the same thing, often used when referring to repeating mistakes or behaviors.
- 繰り返し説明する (くりかえしせつめいする): to explain repeatedly, used when someone explains something multiple times for clarity.
Usage Notes
When using 繰り返す, the focus is on the action being done again, often implying that repetition is intentional or necessary. It can be used for both positive contexts (like practice) and negative contexts (like repeating mistakes).
A common learner mistake is confusing 繰り返す with 単に「もう一度する」. 繰り返す often implies multiple repetitions or habitual repetition, not just doing something once more.
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This verb is neutral and can be used in everyday conversation, written language, and formal speech without sounding unnatural.