VocabJLPT N1
and so forth
ExpressionNounSuru Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. and so on
  2. 2. and so forth
  3. 3. comment
This word is used to indicate "and so on," "et cetera," or "such and such," summarizing or trailing off from a list of statements. It often appears in written or formal speech to suggest there is more that could be said without spelling it all out.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Why do you want to be tied down by rules and procedures and all that?

Sentence 2

What exactly are you basing all this talk about causation and inevitability and so on?

Sentence 3

We received word from the other party listing "specification changes, additional requests, and so on."

Sentence 4

How far do we have to go in respecting individuality and freedom and all that?

Sentence 5

No matter how much you talk about ideals and principles and so on, reality is harsh.