What it means
とか（で） lists representative examples rather than an exhaustive set. It can mean “things like,” “such as,” or “among other things,” and often suggests that the speaker is giving only a few examples. It attaches to nouns and to plain-form predicates, including verbs and adjectives. When followed by で, the listed nouns or actions indicate a place, means, or method, as in “at places such as ...” or “by doing things like ...”.
Usage note
With na-adjectives and nouns used as predicates, だ is normally retained before とか, as in 便利だとか. Do not confuse this pattern with the quotative or hearsay use of とか in expressions such as 何とか言う.
How to use it
週末は図書館とか公園とかに行きました。
On the weekend, I went to places such as libraries and parks.
旅行では、温泉とか美術館とかで休日を過ごしました。
On a trip, I spent a day off at places such as hot springs and art museums.
この施設は便利だとか清潔だとかの理由で選ばれています。
This facility is chosen for reasons such as convenience and cleanliness.
その布は薄いとか柔らかいとかの特徴があります。
That fabric has characteristics such as being thin and soft.
彼は料理するとか掃除するとかを毎朝続けています。
He continues doing things like cooking and cleaning every morning.
休日は、読書するとか散歩するとかで過ごしました。
I spent the day off doing things like reading and taking a walk.
週末は図書館とか公園とかに行った。
On the weekend, I went to places such as libraries and parks.
旅行では、温泉とか美術館とかで休日を過ごした。
On a trip, I spent a day off at places such as hot springs and art museums.
この施設は便利だとか清潔だとかの理由で選ばれている。
This facility is chosen for reasons such as convenience and cleanliness.
その布は薄いとか柔らかいとかの特徴がある。
That fabric has characteristics such as being thin and soft.
彼は料理するとか掃除するとかを毎朝続けている。
He continues doing things like cooking and cleaning every morning.
休日は、読書するとか散歩するとかで過ごした。
I spent the day off doing things like reading and taking a walk.
Example sentences
休日は図書館とか美術館とかで、静かに過ごすことが多いです。
On holidays, I often spend time quietly at places such as libraries and art museums.
災害時には、ラジオとかスマートフォンとかで最新の情報を確認してください。
During a disaster, please check the latest information using things such as the radio and smartphones.
出張の土産には、地元のお菓子とか