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や (ya) Particle
The particle 「や」 is used to list multiple items as examples, implying that the list is not exhaustive. It is similar to saying “and” or “such as” in English when giving a few representative examples without including everything. This particle is useful when you want to suggest that there are additional items or possibilities beyond those mentioned.
Meaning: “A and B, etc.” ; “such as A and B”
How to use: Noun や Noun
For example:
私の 部屋に ベッドや 机があります。
In my room, there is a bed, a desk, and many more.
次の 日曜日に 漫画や 雑誌を 読みます。
I am going to read comics, magazines and many more, next Sunday.
夏休みは 京都や 奈良へ 行きました。
I went to Kyoto, Nara and many more during Summer vacation.
昨日、スーパーや デパートで 買い物しました。
I did shopping in the department store, in the supermarket and so on yesterday.
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