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Particle used after nouns or phrases to indicate 'and so on' or 'etc.' Attaches directly to the preceding word without a space. Example: 『りんご、バナナなど』 (ringo, banana nado, 'apples, bananas, etc.').
Theme
Two friends, Ken and User, are planning a weekend trip to Kyoto and discussing what to pack.
など
など
et cetera
Core Language Building BlocksAdverbs & Connectors
Memory Hook
Imagine listing items and saying 'and so on' — it sounds like 'nado' (など). Think: 'Nado' → 'and so on' → など (nado, 'et cetera').
Cultural Note
In Japanese, 『など』 (nado, 'et cetera') is often used in casual and formal speech to imply non-exhaustive lists, similar to 'etc.' in English. It's common in conversations and writing to avoid listing every item.
Forms
Base: などParticle used after nouns or phrases to indicate 'and so on' or 'etc.' Attaches directly to the preceding word without a space. Example: 『りんご、バナナなど』 (ringo, banana nado, 'apples, bananas, etc.').