back and forth in Japanese

back and forth in Japanese is 行ったり来たり.

back and forth in Japanese

行ったり来たり

adv

Pronounced: ittarikitari

From one place to another and back again.

行ったり来たり

noun

Pronounced: ittarikitari

The movement (of someone or something) forward followed by a return to the same position. May refer to a concept such as an emotional state or a relationship as well as a physical thing.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "back and forth" in Japanese?

"back and forth" in Japanese is 行ったり来たり.

How do you pronounce 行ったり来たり?

"back and forth" in Japanese is 行ったり来たり, pronounced "ittarikitari".

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