〜つ〜れつ

Pattern
〜つ〜れつ
Level
N2
Reading
〜つ〜れつ
Meaning
Doing and undoing, back and forth.
Attaches to
Masu-stem
Nuance & register

Used for sports or competitive intensity.

Example

抜きつ抜かれつの大接戦だ。

Easily confused with

〜たり〜たり (general; this is specifically for two opposing actions)

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