〜たり〜たりする Doing things like X and Y
Core meaning - Doing things like X and Y
Form - V(た) + り + V(た) + り + します; V(た) + り + V(た) + り + する
Usage - Focus on the highlighted segment in each example; surrounding words can change while the pattern function stays the same.
Use this pattern for its grammatical function, not as a literal word-by-word translation.
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Always end with する
- ✅ 食べたり飲んだりする
- ❌ 食べたり飲んだり
たり vs て-form
- たり = example activities (things like)
- て = sequential actions (then)
Use for describing habits or general activities
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