〜やら〜: This grammar lists things. It means "...and...and other things too." You use it when you are unsure or overwhelmed.

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〜やら〜

This grammar lists things. It means "...and...and other things too." You use it when you are unsure or overwhelmed.

N2 KMT7CasualStandardCompound ParticleMixedListing NounsGrammar

Noun + やら + Noun + やらPrimary

Verb [dictionary form] + やら + Verb [dictionary form] + やら

い-Adjective + やら + い-Adjective + やら

な-Adjective + やら + な-Adjective + やら

This grammar lists things. It means "...and...and other things too." You use it when you are unsure or overwhelmed.

引っ越しは手続きやら荷造りやらで、本当に大変だった。

Moving was really tough with all the paperwork, packing, and what not.

CasualPastAffirmativeSentence EndingDeclarativeHome & Housing Daily Life

週末は掃除するやら洗濯するやらで、全然休めない。

On weekends, I can't rest at all with cleaning, doing laundry, and all that.

CasualNon PastNegativeSentence EndingDeclarativeDaily Life Home & Housing

彼は嬉しいやら恥ずかしいやらで、顔が真っ赤になった。

He turned bright red from a mixture of happiness and embarrassment.

NeutralPastAffirmativeMid SentenceDeclarativeEmotions & Psychology

財布やら鍵やら、どこに置いたか分からなくなってしまった。

I've gone and lost track of where I put my wallet, my keys, and everything else.

CasualPastAffirmativeSentence EndingDeclarativeDaily Life

仕事やら家庭のことやらで、頭が痛いよ。

With work, family stuff, and everything else, my head hurts.

CasualNon PastAffirmativeSentence EndingDeclarativeWork & Career Family & Relationships

This phrase shows you feel confused. It is like your mind is a tangled ball of yarn. Many things are happening. You feel overwhelmed by them all.

This is different from other ways to list things. "〜や〜" just lists things. It is neutral. "〜とか〜" lists examples. It is casual. "〜だの〜" lists things you do not like. "〜やら〜" shows you are confused or overwhelmed.

Don't use this when you list only one thing. For example, 'ペンやら...' is not correct. You need to list at least two items.

Often confused with(1)

〜だの〜

You use this to list a few things as examples. It often shows you are annoyed or complaining about them. It can also just list things in a messy way.

Contrasts with(1)

〜と〜

This grammar connects two or more nouns. It means "and." It shows that your list is complete.

Less formal alternatives(2)

〜と〜

This grammar connects two or more nouns. It means "and." It shows that your list is complete.

〜や〜

You use this to list a few things. It means there are other similar things too.

辞書形

This is the basic form of a verb. It is what you find in a dictionary. You use it to make other verb forms.

〜やら〜やら

You use this to list many things. It shows you feel confused or overwhelmed by them.

〜や〜

You use this to list a few things. It means there are other similar things too.

〜とか

You use this when you list a few examples. It means '...and things like that'. You use it when you talk in a relaxed way.

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Dictionary

〜やら〜

This grammar lists things. It means "...and...and other things too." You use it when you are unsure or overwhelmed.

N2 KMT7CasualStandardCompound ParticleMixedListing NounsGrammar

Noun + やら + Noun + やらPrimary

Verb [dictionary form] + やら + Verb [dictionary form] + やら

い-Adjective + やら + い-Adjective + やら

な-Adjective + やら + な-Adjective + やら

This grammar lists things. It means "...and...and other things too." You use it when you are unsure or overwhelmed.

引っ越しは手続きやら荷造りやらで、本当に大変だった。

Moving was really tough with all the paperwork, packing, and what not.

CasualPastAffirmativeSentence EndingDeclarativeHome & Housing Daily Life

週末は掃除するやら洗濯するやらで、全然休めない。

On weekends, I can't rest at all with cleaning, doing laundry, and all that.

CasualNon PastNegativeSentence EndingDeclarativeDaily Life Home & Housing

彼は嬉しいやら恥ずかしいやらで、顔が真っ赤になった。

He turned bright red from a mixture of happiness and embarrassment.

NeutralPastAffirmativeMid SentenceDeclarativeEmotions & Psychology

財布やら鍵やら、どこに置いたか分からなくなってしまった。

I've gone and lost track of where I put my wallet, my keys, and everything else.

CasualPastAffirmativeSentence EndingDeclarativeDaily Life

仕事やら家庭のことやらで、頭が痛いよ。

With work, family stuff, and everything else, my head hurts.

CasualNon PastAffirmativeSentence EndingDeclarativeWork & Career Family & Relationships

This phrase shows you feel confused. It is like your mind is a tangled ball of yarn. Many things are happening. You feel overwhelmed by them all.

Don't use this when you list only one thing. For example, 'ペンやら...' is not correct. You need to list at least two items.

Often confused with(1)

〜だの〜

You use this to list a few things as examples. It often shows you are annoyed or complaining about them. It can also just list things in a messy way.

Contrasts with(1)

〜と〜

This grammar connects two or more nouns. It means "and." It shows that your list is complete.

Less formal alternatives(2)

〜と〜

This grammar connects two or more nouns. It means "and." It shows that your list is complete.

〜や〜

You use this to list a few things. It means there are other similar things too.

辞書形

This is the basic form of a verb. It is what you find in a dictionary. You use it to make other verb forms.

〜やら〜やら

You use this to list many things. It shows you feel confused or overwhelmed by them.

〜や〜

You use this to list a few things. It means there are other similar things too.

〜とか

You use this when you list a few examples. It means '...and things like that'. You use it when you talk in a relaxed way.

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〜やら〜

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〜やら〜

Patterns4

Meaning

Examples5

Nuance1

Contrasts1

Restrictions1

Compare with4

Often confused with(1)

Contrasts with(1)

Less formal alternatives(2)

Prerequisites4

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