や (Things like)
Things like, And the like
JLPT N5
Pattern
Noun A + や + Noun B (+ など)
How it works
や lists examples, implying there are others: “A, B and so on”. It is often followed by など. Use と for a complete list.
Examples
- つくえの 上に 本や ノートが あります。There are books, notebooks and such on the desk.
- りんごや バナナなどを 買いました。I bought apples, bananas and so on.
Related grammar
Further reading
Bunpro N5 · Lesson 9Put your practice together
Work through a complete paper at your own pace or choose a timed mock exam. No account is needed to begin.