1. and the like; such as; among other things; and so on
oft. as ...とか...とか
2. or something; something like; a (certain)
used to convey hearsay or uncertain information; oft. with 言う, 聞く, etc.
3. I hear that ...; people say that...; rumour has it that ...
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4. or something; something like; or whatever
used to make a statement vague or less absolute; usu. after a noun