At a glance
A とか B とか gives a few examples from a longer list: "things like A and B". It is common in conversation.
A とか B とか (＋ particle / する / 言う)
休みの日は掃除とか洗濯とかをします。 On my days off, I do things like cleaning and laundry.
How to form it
| Attaches to | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Noun | noun + とか | 本とか雑誌とか |
| Verb | plain form + とか | 泳ぐとか走るとか |
| い-adjective | plain form + とか | 暑いとか寒いとか |
| な-adjective | な-adj + だ + とか | 静かだとか便利だとか |
- After a noun list, add a particle such as を, が, に or で: 音楽とか映画とかに興味があります。
- After a verb or adjective list, する or 言う usually follows.
- Register: casual and spoken. It is fine in polite conversation with です/ます, but it is usually avoided in formal writing.