A だの B だの JLPT N1

Formation

Noun/Verb casual + だの + Noun/Verb casual + だの

Explanation

The ～だの～だの grammar point is used to list examples, typically in a casual or complaining tone. It can be translated as 'things like... and so on'.

Example sentences

• 彼はいつも遅刻だの、仕事を忘れるだので困る。

  I'm troubled because he's always late, forgets work, and so on.

  Kare wa itsumo chikoku dano, shigoto o wasureru dano de komaru.

• 彼女は新しい服だの、化粧品だのによくお金を使います。

  She often spends money on new clothes, cosmetics, and so on.

  Kanojo wa atarashii fuku dano, keshouhin dano ni yoku okane o tsukaimasu.

• 彼が言うには、音楽だの映画だの本だのが好きらしい。

  He says he likes music, movies, books, and so on.

  Kare ga iu ni wa, ongaku dano, eiga dano, hon dano ga suki rashii.

• 子供にはお菓子だの、おもちゃだの、好きなものを限りなく与えてあげたい。

  I want to give children all the things they like, such as sweets and toys, without limit.

  Kodomo ni wa okashi dano, omocha dano, suki na mono o kagirinaku ataete agetai.