particle, conjunction

Oft. as ...とか...とか.
  1. and the like, such as, among other things, and so on.

expression, particle

  1. or something, something like, a (certain). Used to convey hearsay or uncertain information; oft. with 言う, 聞く, etc..
  2. I hear that ..., people say that..., rumor has it that .... At sentence end.
  3. or something, something like, or whatever. Colloquialism. Used to make a statement vague or less absolute; usu. after a noun.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
 
とか