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途切れ途切れ
togiretogire
Description
「途切れ途切れ」は、何かが続かないで、何度も止まったり、また始まったりする様子を表す言葉です。
"途切れ途切れ" describes something that does not continue smoothly but stops and starts repeatedly.
電話の声や、話し方などが、切れながら続くときによく使います。
It is often used when a phone voice or way of speaking continues with interruptions.
Meanings
途切れ途切れtogiretogire
broken up; halting; on and off; disconnected
電波が悪くて、声が途切れ途切れに聞こえた。
The signal was bad, so the voice came through choppily.
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Notes
- Etymology
reduplication of 途切れ (from 途切れる, 'to break off'), doubling stresses the repeated on-and-off pattern.
- Nuance
often used with に or の to describe halting speech, weak signals, or interrupted sounds.
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