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やたら
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word やたら.
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Entry
1
Adverb (fukushi); Adverb taking the 'to' particle
indiscriminately; blindly; at random; recklessly; thoughtlessly; excessively; profusely
Examples
上役にやたらにぺこぺこするな。
Don't be subservient to your boss.
彼女はやたらと靴を買う。
She buys shoes indiscriminately.
2
Adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)
indiscriminate; random; excessive
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