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~とか (〜to ka)

JLPT N2

Explanation

Used to list examples or express uncertainty; 'such as', 'like', 'or something like that'.

Formation

Detailed explanation

The ~とか grammar point can be used to list examples or express a somewhat vague mention of items/activities. It can be translated as 'such as', 'like', or 'or something like that'.

Examples

Kyūjitsu wa eiga o miru to ka, kaimono ni iku to ka shite sugoshimasu.

On my days off, I do things like watch movies or go shopping.

Kanojo wa Ōsutoraria to ka Nyūjīrando to ka ni ikitagatte imasu.

She wants to go to places like Australia or New Zealand.

Kyō no tenki wa hare tari, kumottari to ka da sō desu.

I heard today’s weather is something like sunny at times, cloudy at times.

Kare wa yakyū o shitari, sakkā o shitari to ka shite imasu.

He spends his time playing baseball and soccer and such.

Practice

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