Meaning
Lists examples without closing the list.
Formation
- A partial list: N や N (など): 本やノートなど
- など stresses that the list is not exhaustive
When to use it
- Core use
- Lists examples without closing the list
Example
机の上に本やノートがあります
There are books, notebooks, and other things on the desk.
Important notes
- Word forms and particle choice depend on the pattern's role in the sentence.
Common mistakes
- Do not reorder or reshape the highlighted parts to match English word order.