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N2
〜だの〜だの
Meaning
Indicates listing several examples. Mostly a colloquial expression carrying dissatisfaction or criticism, describing griping about this and that.
Examples
- 彼は給料が安いだの仕事がきついだの、文句ばかり言っている。 He does nothing but complain, saying the salary is low and the work is hard.
- 部屋には漫画だの雑誌だのが散らかっていた。 The room was cluttered with manga, magazines, and the like.
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