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GrammarJLPT N5

listing particle

ParticleCopula

Definitions

1. such things as ...
2. and ... and
3. the minute (that) ...
4. be

This particle is used to list items in a non-exhaustive way, similar to "and" or "or" in English, suggesting there are other items not mentioned. It implies the list is not complete, as if saying "cats, dogs, and things like that."

Grammar

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Example sentences

Initial · simple i+1

I like cats, dogs, and such.

Sentence 1

"Want some water or tea?"

Sentence 2

He likes dogs, cats, and that sort of thing.

Sentence 3

"I'll bring water, tea, and the like," I said.

Sentence 4

I often drink things like water and tea.

Sentence 5

"You're going even with the rain and wind?"