synonym Comparative
繰り返す
VS
再び
Differences Between "繰り返す" and "再び"
Option A
繰り返す
Meaning
to repeat; to do over again
Reading
くりかえす (kurikaesu)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
毎日同じ練習を繰り返します。
I repeat the same practice every day.
Option B
再び
Meaning
again, a second time
Reading
ふたたび (futatabi)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼は再びその場所を訪れた。
He visited that place again.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to repeat; to do over again)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 繰り返す: A verb used when doing something again or when an event happens multiple times. Often used for actions, words, or patterns. (行動や出来事が再び起こる、または何度も行われる際に使う動詞です。)
- 再び: A more formal or literary word for 'again' compared to 'また'. Often used when an event or action happens once more after a period.
- 繰り返す: A verb used when doing something again or when an event happens multiple times. Often used for actions, words, or patterns. (行動や出来事が再び起こる、または何度も行われる際に使う動詞です。)
- 再び: A more formal or literary word for 'again' compared to 'また'. Often used when an event or action happens once more after a period.
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