JLPT N2 grammar

〜やら〜やらmeaning and usage

Meaning

A, B, ... (examples from a list)

How to form it

  • nounやらnounやら
  • verb (dictionary form)やらverb (dictionary form)やら
  • い-adjectiveやらい-adjectiveやら

How it is used

Lists a few examples out of many, often suggesting things were hectic or overwhelming, or mixed feelings as in 「うれしいやら恥ずかしいやら」. More emotional than the neutral 「〜とか〜とか」.

Examples

  1. 日本語やらフランス語やら、 なんでもしゃべれる。

    Japanese, French, I can speak it all.

  2. 引っ越しの前は、準備やら手続きやらで忙しかった。

    Before the move, I was busy with preparations, paperwork and so on.

  3. 子どもが生まれて、うれしいやら忙しいやらの毎日だ。

    Since the baby arrived, my days have been a mix of joy and busyness.