Explanation:〜つ〜つ
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"〜たり〜たり"
"and"
Expresses that two actions alternate, by repeating verbs.
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V(masu form)ます + つ、V(masu form)ます + つ
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N1
Sample sentenes
新しいパソコンを買うか悩んで、店の前を行きつ戻りつした。
I was hesitating about buying a new computer, so I kept going back and forth in front of the store.
僕と彼は持ちつ持たれつの関係で、お互いに助け合っている。
He and I have a relationship of mutual support; we help each other out.
昨日のマラソン大会は抜きつ抜かれつの大接戦で、とても面白かった。
Yesterday's marathon was a thrilling race with constant overtaking and being overtaken, and it was very exciting.
毎朝、押しつ押されつ満員電車に乗って学校に通っている。
Every morning, I ride a crowded train, being pushed and jostled, to get to school.