Meanings
Particle
1. such things as ...; and ... and
used for non-exhaustive lists related to a specific time and place
2. the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; as soon as
after the dictionary form of a verb
Copula
Kansai-ben
3. be; is
Interjection
4. o; oh
punctuational exclamation in haiku, renga, etc.
5. huh; what
interjection expressing surprise
6. hi
7. yes; what?
Archaic
Particle
8. yes?; no?; is it?; isn't it?
indicates a question
Pitch accent
Top 100
Examples (200 in total)
I hate this car.
I don't want to change into my gym clothes.
The war was now over.
Do you like tea or coffee?
You don't have any plants or animals, right?
I don't like wearing cheap perfume.
He identifies colors and shapes.
Iron and oxygen are elements.
Murder and robbery are criminal acts.
Pens and pencils are examples of writing tools.
I don't want to sell my car.
Earthquakes and floods are natural disasters.
The patient is out of danger now.
Kingdoms and small countries then developed.
Don't worry. I won't do anything stupid.
She is keen on birds and flowers.
Life is not all fun and games.
Leave the books and magazines as they are.
They hunted deer and foxes.
Bread and milk are good foods.
They bought jewels and automobiles.
I hate cleaning and doing laundry.
Butter and cheese are made from milk.
I can't feel my fingers or my toes.
I shop at department stores and supermarkets.
I don't care for wealth and fame.
There were white and yellow flowers at the side of the road.
Tom lost a lot of weight.
Do you have any unexplained bruising or bleeding?
Have you recently changed your soap or laundry detergent?
Earth, Mars and Jupiter are planets.
Lemons and limes are acidic fruits.
The Japanese enjoy the songs of birds and insects.
Where can I go to buy art books and catalogs?
Civilization is now threatened by nuclear war.
Please tell me about you and your family.
Money can't buy friends.
But now things have changed tremendously.
Which of these dishes don't have meat or fish in them?
There are many people and cars on that street.
Light and sound travel in waves.
It's difficult to imagine life without television or the Internet.
I love Ann all the more because she is shy.
There are vegetables and eggs in the refrigerator.
Nowadays there are no ninjas or samurais in Japan.
We will be able to raise cows and sheep, too.
There was no TV or radio in those days.
We ate sandwiches, cakes, and so on.
Doctors and hospitals should help everyone.
Now that I have a job, I can be independent of my parents.
Comparative studies are now making rapid progress.
He's picky about suits and ties.
English is useful in diplomacy and tourism.
People established churches and schools there.
Have you ever kissed another guy?
Cars, buses, and trucks are all vehicles.
Japanese manga and anime are popular around the world.
The leaves began to turn red and yellow.
Soles of the feet are insensitive to heat and cold.
The valley was aflame with red and yellow leaves.
Japanese young people like rock and jazz.
Ships and helicopters left for the spacemen's rescue.
I build snowmen and snow huts.
Russia and China have many autonomous regions.
Tony thought about the factory and the shops.
Doctors should help the sick or injured person.
Please be careful of gales and large waves.
Trees put forth new leaves and buds in spring.
Now she is out of my reach.
I like fruit and vegetables from Hungary.
Ethnic minorities struggle against prejudice and poverty.
Your arms and legs have grown strong enough.
I like animals, for example, cats and dogs.
Japan must take over that role now.
Tone of voice can indicate anger and irony.
I bought bread, coffee, sugar and the like.
He showed little interest in books or music.
Wealth isn't as important as health or happiness.
The mountain is famous in myth and legend.
Compared with America or China, Japan is a small country.
It is now necessary to add another rule.
You should take a hat and sunglasses with you. It's hot.
I bought flowers - roses, lilies, and so on.
I'm now about as tall as my father.
Now that you are in Italy, you must see Naples.
There was a time when kings and queens reigned over the world.
He bought pencils, notebooks, dictionaries and so on.
Cover your mouth when coughing or sneezing.
The climate affected the growth of trees and plants.
Fiction is as old as fairy tales and myths.
Such sports as tennis and baseball are very popular.
Defeat and failure make people too humble.
Man fears disasters such as floods and fires.
My daughter prefers science to languages or art.
There are many restaurants and shops within walking distance.
Rocks and minerals are useful for us in many ways.
He raises crops and cows on his farm.
Myths and legends should be handed down from generation to generation.
The vessel was loaded with coal, lumber, and so on.
I like such fruits as grapes and peaches.
I don't like such sports as tennis and golf.
He does not know English, not to mention German or French.
What with overwork and poor meals, she fell ill.
A foreign language can't be mastered in a year or so.
Kids are building castles and palaces in the sandbox.
I like such sports as soccer and rugby.
Infrared and ultra-violet rays are types of light invisible to the human eye.
She writes essays in addition to novels and poetry.
The hotel has a swimming pool, tennis courts and the like.
Inside the box were cuttings from newspapers and magazines.
Japanese and British people usually wait at a bus stop in a queue.
Acid fruits like pineapples and lemons are sour.
He likes such foods as tacos and pizza.
Fish like carp and trout live in fresh water.
We take air and water for granted.
Nothing but your love can save her now.
We cannot ask anything about age or physical problems.
The forest is full of birds and animals of all kinds.
I am going to write about our parks and mountains.
No one really understands the grief or joy of another.
No matter how hard you may study English, you cannot master it in a year or so.
We can have dogs, cats, birds, and so on.
Flowers and trees need clean air and fresh water.
He can speak Japanese almost as well as you and I.
You should choose a job in relation to your talents and interests.
There are many beautiful parks and gardens to explore in this city.
She talked about the people and things that interested her.
These green leaves turn red or yellow in fall.
I am able to provide food and clothes for my family.
Some satellites have exploded or collided.
Can we find joy in spite of suffering and death?
I want to grow good vegetables, rice, fruit and so on.
Whichever highway you decide on, it will be crowded with cars and trucks.
I want to go abroad, for instance, to Italy and Spain.
In early days pioneers lived in houses made of mud and straw.
My father has a ranch and breeds cattle and horses.
All the museums of my city are in the city centre.
There are many small restaurants and cafés in this area.
I don't like such things as steaks and hamburgers.
So annoying... Now I get a headache whenever I use the computer!
Napoleon's army now advanced and a great battle begins.
It's not fiction or rumour, etc., it's a true story.
Now that my brother is a university student, he has to do a lot of reading.
In legal documents, difficult words and phrases are often used.
Many restaurants and pubs are on Itsutsugi Street.
English has now become the common language of several nations in the world.
They lived on corn, potatoes, and the meat of animals.
Darwin studied the animals and birds different from those he knew in England.
However, the amount of wind available varies with the location and the season of the year.
Many animals that lived thousands of years ago are now extinct.
When riding a bus or a train, you need to pay the fare.
How can I link or unlink sentences?
In countries like Norway and Finland, they have lots of snow in the winter.
My parents and little brother, who lived in the suburbs of Tokyo, died in the big earthquake.
Do you have problems understanding what women and children say to you?
On my way to school every day, I usually see many dogs and cats.
The bigger a city grows, the dirtier the air and water become.
He spoke of the people and the things that he had seen during his trip.
I read books and magazines to keep up with the times.
The goal of education is not wealth or status, but personal development.
These seats are reserved for old and sick people.
We cut away all the grass and weeds around the church.
It's bad manners to eat on trains and buses in Japan.
I like outdoor sports, such as baseball, tennis and soccer.
Because of this it will probably be generally cloudy and rainy weather over tonight and tomorrow.
You should visit Kyoto, which is famous for its old temples and shrines.
He shot many lions, elephants, and other animals.
Please send us an email if you have any questions or comments.
The black and white bears living in the mountains of China and Tibet are called pandas.
Man lives in communities such as cities and countries.
After that, he played many supporting roles in movies and dramas.
That company hires people without regard to race, religion, or nationality.
Ball games, such as basketball and ping-pong, are usually played indoors.
Many plants and crops grow here thanks to the mild climate.
He stayed in his hotel most of the next day, talking to friends and supporters.
There are so many fine scratches and dents on its surface that it's no use polishing it.
The president called on the people to unite in fighting poverty and disease.
He provided the boys with food, clothing and shoes.
Father kept in touch with us by mail and telephone while he was overseas.
All people can become friends, even if their languages and customs are different.
My grandfather would often read and study at this desk.
The young doctor devoted himself to helping the poor and sick.
The Japanese pay more attention to the group or the organization than to the individual.
Hundreds of people called or wrote to the Gorilla Foundation.
That's why ostrich meat costs more than twice as much as beef and pork.
My daughter likes summer fruits, such as cherries, watermelons and peaches.
On my way to school each day, I generally see many dogs and cats.
It's much cheaper to live on grains and vegetables you can grow in your garden.
Old words often take on new meanings because of inventions and technology.
The river supplies cities and villages with water.
Spiders prey on flies and other small insects.
The water in lakes and rivers is usually fresh.
I like swimming in lakes and rivers more than swimming in the ocean.
She spent ten days without a toilet or shower.
Newspapers and television stations around the world told the story of Koko and her kitten.
She likes classical composers such as Beethoven and Bach.
The river is polluted by waste from houses and factories.
A 5% consumption tax is levied on purchases of most goods and services.
Small children often like books about dragons and other monsters.
However hard you try, you can't finish it in a week or so.