“Back-and-forth” in Japanese
Short answer
Back-and-forth in Japanese is “抜きつ抜かれつ” (nukitsunukaretsu). Full meaning: back-and-forth, neck-and-neck.
Other ways to say “Back-and-forth” in Japanese
行ったり来たり
ittarikitari going to and fro, back and forth
前後
zengo front and rear, front and back, before and behind, back and forth; before and after; around, about, approximately
ぜんご
zengo front and rear, front and back, before and behind, back and forth; before and after; around, about, approximately
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