〜つ〜つ
Formation
N1EnumerationLiterary
Meaning
Used to describe two actions or states that occur alternately or repeatedly in the same scene or time frame. It often implies a fluctuating or oscillating pattern.
Examples
二人でお酒を差しつ差されつ、楽しい時間を過ごした。
The two of them spent a pleasant time pouring sake for each other.
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