At a glance
～など gives one or more examples from a longer list: "such as", "things like", "and so on". It can also soften a suggestion or show modesty about yourself.
Noun (や Noun) + など (+ particle)
Verb (dictionary form) + など + する
休みの日は掃除や洗濯などをします。 On my days off, I do things like cleaning and laundry.
How to form it
| Attaches to | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Noun | 果物など | fruit and so on |
| Noun list with や | りんごやバナナなど | apples, bananas, etc. |
| Noun + など + の + Noun | 寿司などの日本料理 | Japanese food such as sushi |
| Verb (dictionary form) + など + する | 本を読むなどする | do things like read books |
Particles such as が, を and に come after など: 果物などを買いました.
Register: neutral. It is common in writing and polite speech.