A だの B だの (A dano B dano)
Explanation
Used to list examples (often with a critical or complaining tone); 'things like A, B, etc.'.
Formation
Noun/Verb casual + だの + Noun/Verb casual + だの
Detailed Explanation
The ～だの～だの grammar point is used to list examples, typically in a casual or complaining tone. It can be translated as 'things like... and so on'.
Examples
彼はいつも遅刻だの、仕事を忘れるだので困る。
Kare wa itsumo chikoku dano, shigoto o wasureru dano de komaru.
I'm troubled because he's always late, forgets work, and so on.
彼女は新しい服だの、化粧品だのによくお金を使います。
Kanojo wa atarashii fuku dano, keshouhin dano ni yoku okane o tsukaimasu.
She often spends money on new clothes, cosmetics, and so on.
彼が言うには、音楽だの映画だの本だのが好きらしい。
Kare ga iu ni wa, ongaku dano, eiga dano, hon dano ga suki rashii.
He says he likes music, movies, books, and so on.
子供にはお菓子だの、おもちゃだの、好きなものを限りなく与えてあげたい。
Kodomo ni wa okashi dano, omocha dano, suki na mono o kagirinaku ataete agetai.
I want to give children all the things they like, such as sweets and toys, without limit.
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.