つ～つ (tsu-tsu): Now ... now; alternately

Now ... now; alternately

paired V stems + つ + V stem + つ
Notation: N = noun; V dictionary = dictionary-form verb; V stem = the stem before ます; plain clause = plain-form clause; negative stem = the form before ない. Follow the attachment shown above.

An older form used in fixed paired expressions, not freely combined verb stems.

会議の準備中、廊下を行きつ戻りつして考えた。

While preparing for the meeting, I paced back and forth in the corridor, thinking.

試験の準備中、廊下を行きつ戻りつして考えた。

While preparing for the exam, I paced back and forth in the corridor, thinking.

研修の準備中、廊下を行きつ戻りつして考えた。

While preparing for the training session, I paced back and forth in the corridor, thinking.

発表会の準備中、廊下を行きつ戻りつして考えた。

While preparing for the presentation event, I paced back and forth in the corridor, thinking.

面接の準備中、廊下を行きつ戻りつして考えた。

While preparing for the interview, I paced back and forth in the corridor, thinking.