Beginning Japanese Phrases #214: 〜たり〜たりする (to do things like A and B (listing representative actions))

Today's podcast covers: 〜たり〜たりする — to do things like A and B (listing representative actions) This pattern lists a few representative actions or states among many, implying they are examples rather than an exhaustive list. Each verb takes its past-tense form followed by ri, and the whole phrase is typically closed with the verb suru. Example: 週末は本を読んだり映画を見たりします。 On weekends I do things like read books and watch movies. Vocabulary: 週末は — on weekends 本を — books 読んだり — do things like read 映画を — movies 見たりします — and watch, among other things Become a Makoto+ member for bonus content: www.MakotoPlus.com