particle, conjunction
and the like; such as; among other things
Lists examples non-exhaustively, often in the pattern ...とか...とか. Used in casual and neutral speech.
休みの日は、映画を見るとか、本を読むとかして過ごす。
On my days off, I spend time doing things like watching movies or reading books.
好きな食べ物は、寿司とかラーメンとかです。
expression, particle
or something; something like; or whatever
Softens a statement, making it vague or less absolute. Sense 2 is often used with verbs like 言う or 聞く to convey hearsay; sense 4 is colloquial and typically follows a noun to add a casual, non-committal tone.
彼は病気だとか言って、来なかった。
He said he was sick or something and didn't come.
新しいカフェとか行ってみない？
Wanna check out a new café or something?
expression, particle
I hear that; people say that; rumor has it that
Sentence-ending use that marks hearsay or uncertain information. Often implies the speaker is not fully committed to the truth of the statement.
明日は雨が降るとか。
I hear it's going to rain tomorrow.
あの店、閉店したとか。
People say that store closed down.
My favorite foods are things like sushi and ramen.