1.
alternation; taking turns; alternately
The action of two or more things happening in turn, one after another in a repeating pattern. Most commonly used adverbially with に as 交互に.
交互に歩く。
To walk in turn.
赤と白を交互に並べた。
I arranged the red and white ones alternately.
二人は交互に質問に答えながら、インタビューを進めた。
The two of them advanced the interview, taking turns answering questions.
USAGE:
Almost always used with に as 交互に (alternately, in turn). Can modify verbs to describe any action done in alternation between two or more parties or elements.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 交互に見る (to look back and forth)
- 交互に繰り返す (to alternate repeatedly)
- 左右交互に (alternating left and right)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 交代: taking turns — focuses on replacing one person/thing with another
- 順番に: in order, in sequence — more general sequential ordering