GrammarN13 min read2026-02-17

〜に〜を重ねて

N1 grammar pattern "〜に〜を重ねて": It's difficult, but by repeatedly doing 〜. Usage guide with examples.

Meaning

Used to describe a situation where something is repeatedly added or done on top of another, often to emphasize accumulation or repetition.

大変だけど〜を繰り返して

Formation

Part of speechFormation
名詞名詞 に + Nを + 重ねて

Examples

  1. 失敗に失敗を重ねてようやく新商品が完成した。
    After repeatedly failing, we finally completed the new product.

  2. 改良に改良を重ねて、皆様に満足していただける商品となりました。
    Through repeated improvements, we have created a product that will satisfy everyone.

  3. 苦労に苦労を重ねて、僕はここまで成長できた。
    After enduring countless hardships, I have grown to this point.

  4. 僕はよく天才と言われるが、努力に努力を重ねてここまできたんだ。
    I am often called a genius, but it is through relentless effort that I have reached this level.

  5. 我慢に我慢を重ねた末、体調を崩して入院することになった。
    After enduring persistent, I ended up in the hospital due to a breakdown in health.

Summary

  • 〜に〜を重ねて means "It's difficult, but by repeatedly doing 〜"
  • Formation: 名詞 → 名詞 に + Nを + 重ねて
  • This is an N1-level grammar pattern

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