たり...たりする
Use たり...たりする to list representative actions instead of giving a complete sequence.
Examples
JapaneseTranslation
週末は本を読んだり、散歩したりします。Shūmatsu wa hon o yondari, sanpo shitari shimasu.
On weekends I do things like read books and take walks.
夜は音楽を聞いたり、日記を書いたりします。Yoru wa ongaku o kiitari, nikki o kaitari shimasu.
At night I do things like listen to music and write in my journal.
休みの日は料理したり、映画を見たりする。Yasumi no hi wa ryōri shitari, eiga o mitari suru.
On days off I do things like cook and watch movies.
Pattern
verb-tari, verb-tari suru
How it works
Use たり...たりする to list representative actions instead of giving a complete sequence. This pattern typically appears as verb-tari, verb-tari suru and becomes easier when you meet it again in short, readable examples.
What to notice
- The list is usually representative, not exhaustive.
- たり...たりする often sounds more natural than stacking every action in exact order.
Why it matters
Compare, list, and broaden simple daily Japanese.
Use in context
This pattern is useful because it helps you talk about routine and habit in a more natural way.