This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

矢鱈

Reading

Kana: やたら
Romaji: yatara
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

adv
1

indiscriminately; blindly; at random; recklessly; thoughtlessly; excessively; profusely

Note: word usually written using kana alone
2

indiscriminate; random; excessive

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

Readings: シ、 や
Meanings: dart, arrow
Readings: セツ、 たら
Meanings: codfish, (kokuji)

Example Sentences

彼女(かのじょ)はやたらと(くつ)()う。
➥She buys shoes indiscriminately.
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上役(うわやく)にやたらにぺこぺこするな。
➥Don't be subservient to your boss.
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(かれ)はやたらとその結果(けっか)()りたがっている。
➥He is anxious to know the result.
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彼女(かのじょ)はやたらと()めちぎった。
➥She was profuse in praises.
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(かれ)のやたら(なが)(はなし)にはうんざりする。
➥He bored me with his endless tales.
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さっきからやたらウネウネした(みち)(すす)んでいる。
➥I'm getting tired of driving on this winding road.
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