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GrammarJLPT N5

et cetera

Particle

Also written as 等

Definitions

1. et cetera
2. etc.
3. or something
4. the likes of

This word is used to list examples without being exhaustive, similar to "etc." or "such as" in English. It is slightly more formal than similar particles and appears frequently in both written texts and polite speech.

Grammar

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Example sentences

Sentence 1

I don't want to hear that kind of thing!

Sentence 2

That shop also sells tea and things like that.

Sentence 3

Stop dreaming and get to work — is that what you're saying?

Sentence 4

This is no mere dream.

Sentence 5

It's raining today, so I'll stay home and read or something.