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とか (toka)

N2CommonParticles

toka

Used to list examples or options. It is similar to 'and' or 'or' in English.

週末は友達と映画を見たり、買い物に行ったりします。
On weekends, I watch movies with friends, go shopping, and such.
しゅうまつはともだちとえいがをみたり、かいものにいったりします。
Shuumatsu wa tomodachi to eiga o mitari, kaimono ni ittari shimasu.
日本料理とか寿司が好きです。
I like Japanese cuisine, sushi, and such.
にほんりょうりとかすしがすきです。
Nihon ryouri toka sushi ga suki desu.
旅行の計画とか準備がまだです。
I haven't made plans for the trip, and such.
りょこうのけいかくとかじゅんびがまだです。
Ryokou no keikaku toka junbi ga mada desu.
漫画とかアニメが好きです。 (Inspired by typical otaku preferences)
I like manga, anime, and such.
まんがとかあにめがすきです。
Manga toka anime ga suki desu.
ピザとかパスタが食べたい。
I want to eat pizza, pasta, and such.
ぴざとかぱすたがたべたい。
Pizza toka pasta ga tabetai.

や (ya) - (N3)
- Both とか (toka) and や (ya) are used to list examples or options. However, とか (toka) is more casual compared to や (ya) which is more neutral and formal.
と (to) - (N4)
- とか (toka) and と (to) are both used to list examples or options. However, とか (toka) is more casual and can be used in spoken language, while と (to) is more formal and used in written language.
など (nado) - (N3)
- とか (toka) and など (nado) are both used to list examples. However, など (nado) is more formal and implies a more complete list compared to とか (toka) which is more casual.

Which of the following means 'I like to watch movies, read books, and such.'?