This is the 12th most frequent Korean word.
및
"및" means "and" or "as well as."
The word ‘및’ is used here to connect two items, 'novels' and 'dictionary', indicating they are both present on the bookshelf.
책장에는 소설 및 사전이 있습니다.
There are novels and a dictionary on the bookshelf.
In this sentence, ‘및’ connects the two days, 'Monday' and 'Wednesday', specifying occurrences on multiple distinct days.
회의는 월요일 및 수요일에 열릴 예정입니다.
The meeting is scheduled to be held on Monday and Wednesday.
‘및’ is employed to include both 'students' and 'teachers' as participants or target groups for the seminar.