～等
～とう / ～ら
tou
JLPT N2VocabularyLevel 66 - JLPT N2
Quick answer
～等 (～とう (tou)) means "and others". Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
and others
Also : et al. · plural suffix
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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
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun] + に伴い～に伴い (ni tomonai) - Along with / In accordance with
- [Noun] + をはじめ～をはじめ (wo hajime) - Starting with / Including
- [Noun] + に応じて～に応じて (ni oujite) - According to / In response to
- [Noun] + から + [Noun] + にかけて～にかけて (ni kakete) - From...to / In the area of
- [Noun] + に限り～に限り (ni kagiri) - Limited to / Only
Last updated May 20, 2026
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