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やたら

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word やたら

矢鱈
Usually kana
Freq #3498
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

Kanji in this Word

5 strokes
Frequency: 1294
JLPT N1
Grade 2

Meanings

dart
arrow

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
22 strokes

Meanings

codfish
(kokuji)

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セツ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
たら
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