等 (Nado) is a Japanese particle meaning “et cetera, etc., and the like, and so forth”.
Meanings
- particleet cetera; etc.; and the like; and so forth
- particleor somethingafter an approximate quote or vague suggestion
- particlethe likes oflessening the significance or value of the previous word
- particlefor example; for instance; for one
Examples
夜更かしなど平気だ。
Staying up late nights is nothing to me.
与えるものなど何もない。
I've nothing to give.
費用のことなどかまわない。
I don't care about the expense.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).