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VocabJLPT N2

giving and taking

NounSuru VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. giving and taking
2. exchange (of letters)

An exchange or back-and-forth interaction between people, such as a conversation, correspondence, or negotiation. It implies a mutual, reciprocal exchange and can refer to spoken dialogue, written messages, or even the passing of objects.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I'm working out the travel plans back and forth with her.

Sentence 2

Isn't the back-and-forth with the agency on this account getting a bit too complicated?

Sentence 3

I'll sort things out with my dad first before making a decision.

Sentence 4

Writing letters back and forth with my grandmother is what I find most calming.

Sentence 5

I keep replaying our exchange before bed, and it leaves me unsettled.