“Alternately” in Japanese
Short answer
Alternately in Japanese is “代わる代わる” (kawarugawaru). Full meaning: alternately, by turns.
Other ways to say “Alternately” in Japanese
交々
komogomo alternately, in succession
代わり代わり
kawarigawari alternately, in turn, one after the other
順繰り
junguri in turns, alternately, in order
交互に
kougoni alternately, by turns, one after the other
交代で
koutaide alternately, by turns
一つ置きに
hitotsuokini alternately
ちゃんぽんに
chanponni alternately, by turns; all together
代わりばんこに
kawaribankoni alternately, by turns, in turn, one after the other
交交
komogomo alternately, in succession
交〻
komogomo alternately, in succession
交ごも
komogomo alternately, in succession
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