〜たり〜たり
Meaning
Doing things like A and B
Explanation
V-ta form + り, V-ta form + りします
Examples
日曜日は買い物をしたり、本を読んだりします。
📐 Formation
| Form | Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Affirmative | 〜たり〜たり | See examples above |
| Negative | 〜たり〜たり → change ending | Practice with different verbs |
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
Memorizing this pattern in isolation isn't enough — JLPT always tests grammar in context.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 & もんだい2
「〜たり〜たり」appears in もんだい1 (grammar fill-in) where you select the correct particle or ending, and in もんだい2 (sentence composition) where you arrange scrambled words.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「〜たり〜たり」mean?+
「〜たり〜たり」means "Doing things like A and B". V-ta form + り, V-ta form + りします It is a JLPT N5 grammar point.
How do you use 「〜たり〜たり」?+
Example: 日曜日は買い物をしたり、本を読んだりします。.
Is 「〜たり〜たり」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, it appears in the grammar section (もんだい1) and reading passages.
Practice 「〜たり〜たり」 in context