How do you use "や" in a sentence?

Here's an example: "りんごやバナナを買いました。"

What does "や" mean in English?

"や" means "and/or (listing examples)" in English. It is a particle in Japanese.

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YAH

particle

English

and/or (listing examples)

Practice "や" with spaced repetition and native audio in the Language Island app.