JLPT N5 grammar comparison
と (and; with) vs や (and, among others)
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The difference
From the と (and; with) lesson
や (and, among others): や = "and, among others" (an incomplete list). と names everything.
From the や (and, among others) lesson
と (and; with): と = complete list (only these). や = examples.
Side by side
と (and; with)
to (and, with) · JLPT N5
- Meaning
- "and" (exhaustive list of nouns), "with (a person)", also marks quoted speech.
- Formation
Noun + と + Noun (パンと卵)Person + と + verb (友達と行きます)Person + と + 一緒に + verb (母と一緒に食べます)
パンと卵を買いました。
パンと たまごを かいました。
I bought bread and eggs.
友達と映画を見ます。
ともだちと えいがを みます。
I watch a film with a friend.
や (and, among others)
ya (and, among others) · JLPT N5
- Meaning
- "and (for example)" — an incomplete list of nouns.
- Formation
Noun + や + Noun (本やペン)Noun + や + Noun + など (本やペンなど)
机の上に本やペンがあります。
つくえの うえに ほんや ペンが あります。
There are books, pens and so on on the desk.
週末は掃除や洗濯をします。
しゅうまつは そうじや せんたくを します。
At the weekend I do cleaning, laundry and such.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between と (and; with) and や (and, among others)?
や = "and, among others" (an incomplete list). と names everything.
When do you use や (and, among others) instead of と (and; with)?
と = complete list (only these). や = examples.