など (nado) - And So On/Etc.

Core Function

など means "and so on", "etc.", "such as" - indicates examples from a larger group.

Main Uses

1. Examples (And So On)

犬や猫など
"dogs, cats, etc."

本やペンなど
"books, pens, and so on"

りんごやバナナなど
"apples, bananas, and such"

2. Humble/Modest (With 私)

私など
"someone like me" (humble)

私などには無理です
"it's impossible for someone like me"

3. Dismissive "Such As"

そんなことなど
"such things" (dismissive)

お金など要らない
"don't need money and such"

Common Pattern

[A]や[B]など
犬や猫など
"dogs, cats, etc."

本やペンやノートなど
"books, pens, notebooks, etc."

Key Takeaways

✓ "And so on/etc."
✓ Lists examples
✓ Humble expression
✓ Often with や

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Related:

• や (ya) - Partial List
• と (to) - Complete List