Top Secret Japonese – 及び
It means “and.” Shhh! Don’t tell anyone.
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September 3rd, 2009 at 9:55 am
Hmm…when is 及び generally used? Just as と and や are used in different ways, I suspect および is, as well?
September 3rd, 2009 at 7:33 pm
It’s used in writing, specifically in more formal writing like papers, financial docs, etc. It seems like it does so much more, which is why it’s top secret that it means “and.”