You use this word to give a few examples. It means 'and so on' or 'things like that'.
Noun + などPrimary
Verb [dictionary form] + など
Clause + など
You use this word to give a few examples. It means 'and so on' or 'things like that'.
趣味は、映画鑑賞や読書などです。
My hobbies are things like watching movies and reading.
会議では、予算やスケジュールなど、多くの議題について話し合いました。
At the meeting, we discussed many topics such as the budget, schedule, and so on.
私など、まだまだ未熟者ですので、ご指導のほどよろしくお願いいたします。
Someone like me is still very inexperienced, so I look forward to your guidance.
彼の言うことなど、誰も信じていません。
No one believes things like what he says.
忙しいなどという言い訳は聞きたくない。
I don't want to hear excuses like 'I was busy'.
This word is like a chameleon. It changes its meaning. Sometimes it means 'and so on'. Other times it makes something sound less important. It can show you are humble. Or it can show you dislike something. How you say it helps others understand.
This is more formal than 'とか'. It is good for writing. 'とか' is for speaking. 'なんか' and 'なんて' are very casual. They show you think something is not important.
Watch out: Do not use "など" if you list everything. "など" means your list is not finished. If you name all items, do not add "など".
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