など

等

Common word

  1. particle

    et cetera, etc., and the like, and so forth
    word usually written using kana alone

    • ２、４、６などは偶数です。
      Two, four, six, etc. are even numbers.

  2. particle

    or something
    after an approximate quote or vague suggestion
    word usually written using kana alone

  3. particle

    the likes of
    lessening the significance or value of the previous word
    word usually written using kana alone

    • 私は冗談など言う気がしない。
      I am in no mood for joking.

  4. particle

    for example, for instance, for one
    word usually written using kana alone