【JLPT N1 Grammar】〜つ〜つ（~tsu~tsu）

2020年5月6日 2024年10月14日

Explanation：〜つ〜つ

Meaning
"〜たり〜たり"

"and"
Used to describe two alternating or opposing actions or states. It gives the sense that two actions are happening repeatedly or in a back-and-forth manner, showing hesitation, conflict, or indecision. It is often used in written or formal contexts and creates a rhythmic balance between the two actions.

Form
V（masu form）ます + つ、V（masu form）ます + つ

Points

Alternating/Contrasting Actions: The expression shows a back-and-forth or repetitive movement between two actions.
Verb Stem Form: Both verbs must be in their stem (ます-form without ます).
Formal/Written Use: This expression is somewhat literary or formal and is more commonly found in written language or formal speech.

JLPT Level
N1

Sample sentenes

新あたらしいパソコンを買かうか悩なやんで、店みせの前まえを行いきつ戻もどりつした。
I was hesitating about buying a new computer, so I kept going back and forth in front of the store.

僕ぼくと彼かれは持もちつ持たれつの関係かんけいで、お互たがいに助たすけ合あっている。
He and I have a relationship of mutual support; we help each other out.

昨日きのうのマラソン大会たいかいは抜ぬきつ抜ぬかれつの大接戦だいせっせんで、とても面白おもしろかった。
Yesterday's marathon was a thrilling race with constant overtaking and being overtaken, and it was very exciting.

毎朝まいあさ、押おしつ押されつ満員電車まんいんでんしゃに乗のって学校がっこうに通かよっている。
Every morning, I ride a crowded train, being pushed and jostled, to get to school.