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GrammarJLPT N5

and the like

ParticleConjunctionExpression

Definitions

1. and the like
2. such as
3. or something
4. I hear that ...

This casual particle is used to list examples in a non-exhaustive way, similar to "things like" or "such as" in English. It can also quote speech or thoughts in an informal way and is very common in everyday conversation.

Grammar

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Example sentences

Sentence 1

I made phone calls and things like that for work.

Sentence 2

I read a book or something at night.

Sentence 3

I call friends and stuff at night.

Sentence 4

She said, "I want to go to the beach or something."

Sentence 5

I had some water or something at night.