JLPT N3 · Getting things done

繰り返す

くりかえす

to repeat

Stroke order of 繰り返す

4 characters, 30 strokes in total. Watch the animation, then try writing it yourself.

繰 · 19 strokesり · 2 strokes返 · 7 strokesす · 2 strokes

Memory trick

糸 thread looped around again and again: to repeat.

Parts: 繰 reel + り + 返 return + す

The characters in 繰り返す

りり — ri (2 strokes)
すす — su (2 strokes)

Example sentence

同じ言葉を繰り返します。

おなじことばをくりかえします。

I repeat the same words.

Words with 返

返すto return (something)返事reply; answer 返品returning goods 返信reply

More words: Getting things done

済むto be finished 過ごすto spend (time)得るto get; to gain 達するto reach 終えるto finish 至るto reach; to lead to 迫るto draw near; to press 含むto contain 表すto express; to show 加わるto join; to be added 通じるto get through; to lead to

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