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07課 〜だそうだ 教科書 p.36
Heard〜
07課

〜とか

教科書 p.36
接続:普通形 + とか
hear / what is. Communicate uncertainty or list examples.
注意 / Note:Check the subject, tense and tone of both clauses; Avoid translating word for word from Vietnamese.
比較 / Compare:Compare with similar samples in the same article to choose according to nuance and connection. Same 課: 〜ということだ/〜とのことだ/〜と言われている/〜って/〜という — these models are often mistaken for each other, read the 接続 line carefully and then decide.
田中さんは来月結婚するとか。
I heard Tanaka is getting married next month.
週末は映画を見るとか、買い物するとかします。
On weekends I watch movies or go shopping.
あの店は安くておいしいとか。
I heard that restaurant is cheap and delicious.

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