VocabJLPT N1
to repeat
Godan VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. to repeat
  2. 2. to be frequent
This verb means for something negative to happen repeatedly or over and over again. It is used to emphasize that an unfortunate event has occurred multiple times, such as repeated mistakes or ongoing problems.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

According to the announcement, inspections were carried out on a line where accidents had repeatedly occurred.

Sentence 2

Fire services increased patrols in an area where emergency calls had come in repeatedly.

Sentence 3

In the neighborhood, repeated incidents of illegal parking led to ongoing disputes.

Sentence 4

The drain in the bathroom kept clogging over and over, so I finally called someone.

Sentence 5

With repeated audit findings against us, we were asked to submit an improvement plan.