〜とか（〜とか）: This means 'and things like that'. You use it to give a few examples. It shows there are more things you could say.

Dictionary

〜とか（〜とか）

This means 'and things like that'. You use it to give a few examples. It shows there are more things you could say.

N4 KMT3CasualCompound ParticleMixedClassical ListingGrammar

Noun + とかPrimary

Verb [dictionary form] + とかPrimary

い-Adjective + とか

な-Adjective + とか

This means 'and things like that'. You use it to give a few examples. It shows there are more things you could say.

週末は、映画を見るとか、友達と会うとかして、ゆっくり過ごしたいな。

On the weekend, I want to relax by doing things like watching movies, meeting up with friends, and so on.

CasualNon PastAffirmativeMid SentenceDesireDaily Life Family & Relationships

山田さん、昨日、頭が痛いとか言ってたよ。

Yamada-san was saying something like their head hurt yesterday.

CasualPastAffirmativeMid SentenceHearsayDaily Life Medicine & Health

ピーマンとかセロリとか、苦い野菜はあまり好きじゃない。

I don't really like bitter vegetables, like bell peppers or celery.

CasualNon PastNegativeClause InitialDeclarativeFood & Dining

来週の会議の準備で、資料作成とか会場の予約とか、やることがたくさんある。

For next week's meeting preparation, there's a lot to do, like creating documents, booking the venue, and so on.

NeutralNon PastAffirmativeMid SentenceDeclarativeWork & Career Business & Finance

最近、なんだかやる気が出ないとか、疲れやすいとかありませんか？

Lately, have you been experiencing things like a lack of motivation or getting tired easily?

PoliteNon PastNegativeMid SentenceRequestMedicine & Health Emotions & Psychology

This word makes your speech softer. It shows you are not 100% sure. Or it means you are giving a gentle idea. It is like saying 'or something' in English.

Other words list examples too. But they add feelings. 「〜やら〜やら」 means you feel too much. 「〜だの〜だの」 means you are complaining. 「〜なり〜なり」 suggests choices. 「〜とか」 is just for examples. It is the most common one.

Watch out: This grammar is for talking with friends. Do not use it in formal writing. It can sound childish. Use other words instead. For example, use "〜や" or commas.

Contrasts with(1)

〜なり〜なり

This grammar pattern gives examples of things you can do. It means 'do this or that, for example.' You can choose any of the options.

Less formal alternatives(3)

〜やら〜やら

You use this to list many things. It shows you feel confused or overwhelmed by them.

〜だの〜だの

Used to list items or actions in a non-exhaustive manner, typically carrying a strong nuance of complaint, criticism, or exasperation. It is similar to saying '...and...and what not' in a fed-up or dismissive tone.

〜なり〜なり

This grammar pattern gives examples of things you can do. It means 'do this or that, for example.' You can choose any of the options.

辞書形

This is the basic form of a verb. It is what you find in a dictionary. You use it to make other verb forms.

〜い / 〜かった

This is the basic form of an い-adjective. It describes a quality of something. You use it for present or past qualities.

〜だ / 〜だった

This means 'is' or 'was'. It is the casual way to say 〜です and 〜でした.

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Dictionary

〜とか（〜とか）

This means 'and things like that'. You use it to give a few examples. It shows there are more things you could say.

N4 KMT3CasualCompound ParticleMixedClassical ListingGrammar

Noun + とかPrimary

Verb [dictionary form] + とかPrimary

い-Adjective + とか

な-Adjective + とか

This means 'and things like that'. You use it to give a few examples. It shows there are more things you could say.

週末は、映画を見るとか、友達と会うとかして、ゆっくり過ごしたいな。

On the weekend, I want to relax by doing things like watching movies, meeting up with friends, and so on.

CasualNon PastAffirmativeMid SentenceDesireDaily Life Family & Relationships

山田さん、昨日、頭が痛いとか言ってたよ。

Yamada-san was saying something like their head hurt yesterday.

CasualPastAffirmativeMid SentenceHearsayDaily Life Medicine & Health

ピーマンとかセロリとか、苦い野菜はあまり好きじゃない。

I don't really like bitter vegetables, like bell peppers or celery.

CasualNon PastNegativeClause InitialDeclarativeFood & Dining

来週の会議の準備で、資料作成とか会場の予約とか、やることがたくさんある。

For next week's meeting preparation, there's a lot to do, like creating documents, booking the venue, and so on.

NeutralNon PastAffirmativeMid SentenceDeclarativeWork & Career Business & Finance

最近、なんだかやる気が出ないとか、疲れやすいとかありませんか？

Lately, have you been experiencing things like a lack of motivation or getting tired easily?

PoliteNon PastNegativeMid SentenceRequestMedicine & Health Emotions & Psychology

This word makes your speech softer. It shows you are not 100% sure. Or it means you are giving a gentle idea. It is like saying 'or something' in English.

Watch out: This grammar is for talking with friends. Do not use it in formal writing. It can sound childish. Use other words instead. For example, use "〜や" or commas.