Japanese Particles と (to), や (ya), か (ka) - Do you know the difference?

Let's learn how to use Japanese Particles と, や, か in this lesson. These three particles are Noun Connectors (they only connect nouns), and the differences are as below.
と - Indicates an all-inclusive list " and"
や - Lists examples "for example," "such as" "among others"
か - Indicates alternatives "or"
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