Meaning of 等 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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等, 抔JLPT 5
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Kana Readingなど
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Romajinado
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun, used as a suffix, particle
- Meaning
- et cetera; etc.; and the like; and so forth
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- (indicating an approximate quote or vague suggestion) or something
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- (lessening the significance or value of the previous word) the likes of
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Example Sentences
等, 抔, など used in context
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あんたらの名前なんか興味ないね。どうせこの仕事が終わるとお別れだ。
I don't care what your names are. Once this job's over, I'm out of here.
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Traffic was also disrupted including the suspension of the Akita, Tohoku bullet train.
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サダムが脅威でないなどと言うのは、赤がかった反戦運動の人達くらい。
It's only the anti-war pinkos who say things like Saddam isn't a threat.
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アジア諸国などから出稼ぎにきた外国人をメイドとして使うのが常識のようになっている。
It has become common practise to employ foreigners working abroad from Asian countries as maids.
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It also has a strong flavour, and adds depth to Chinese food such as soups and stir-fries.
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It gets cold in the mornings and evenings, so I want to take care how I dress.
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Related Kanji
Kanji found in this word
etc., and so forth, class (first), quality, equal, similar
On: トウ
Kun: ひと.しい, など, -ら
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