~等
~とう / ~ら
tou
VocabularyLevel 66 - JLPT N2

Quick answer

~等 (~とう (tou)) means "and others". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

and others

Also : et al. · plural suffix

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The word ~等 (~とう) means 'level'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of level.

Example Sentences

学生~等は図書館を自由に使えます。

がくせい~とうはとしょかんをじゆうにつかえます。

Students and others can freely use the library.

田中さん~等が会議に出席しました。

たなかさん~とうがかいぎにしゅっせきしました。

Mr Tanaka and others attended the meeting.

Kanji in this word

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