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JLPT N4 Elementary

行ったり来たり

Moving back and forth repeatedly.

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行ったり来たりする verb form
行ったり来り less common spelling
Noun, Suru verb, Adverb

Back and Forth" / "Pacing

Describes the act of moving repeatedly between two points, often implying restlessness or routine.

Example

彼 は 心配 で 、 部屋 の 中 を 行ったり来たり し て い た 。

He was so worried that he was pacing back and forth inside the room.

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行ったり来たり
いったりきたり
Moving back and forth repeatedly.
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