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JLPT N4 Elementary

等

「など」

Etc., and so on, or a plural suffix for people.

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など most common form for "etc."
ら plural suffix
1 Particle (as など)

"Etc." / "And so on" / "Like..."

Indicates the preceding noun is a representative example of a group, often implying there are other similar items.

Example

スーパー で パン や 牛乳 など を 買い ました 。

I bought bread, milk, and so on at the supermarket.

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2 Suffix (as ら)

Plural Suffix (for people)

A suffix attached to pronouns or names to indicate plurality or a group centered around a specific person.

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等 (など)
など, ら
Etc., and so on, or a plural suffix for people.
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