How to say "repeating" in Japanese

• リピートCommon
  noun, suru verb, transitive verb, intransitive verbThe full loanword for repeating something, such as playing a song again or buying the same item once more; the natural choice outside very casual speech.
• リピCommon
  noun, suru verb, transitive verbA colloquial abbreviation of リピート with the same meaning. Common in relaxed conversation about replaying a song or reordering a favorite product, but avoid it in formal writing.

Both words mean the same thing: repeating something, such as replaying a song. 「リピート」 is the full form for general use; 「リピ」 is its colloquial abbreviation, fine in casual talk but not formal writing.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

• リピートrepeat
• リピrepeat
• 復唱ふくしょうreciting (to oneself)
• ループlooping (of a video, slideshow, etc.)
• 受け売りうけうりrepeating (someone else's words, opinion, etc.)