～やら～やら JLPT N2

Formation

Verb-casual + やら, い-Adjective + やら, な-Adjective + やら, Noun + やら

Explanation

「～やら～やら」 is used to list multiple things or actions in a somewhat non-exhaustive way. It can be translated as 'things like A and B' or 'A, B, and so on.' The grammar is often Verb-casual + やら, Noun + やら, い-Adjective + やら, etc.

Example sentences

• 宿題やら掃除やら、やることがたくさんある。

  I have lots of things to do, like homework and cleaning.

  Shukudai yara souji yara, yaru koto ga takusan aru.

• 野菜やら果物やら、色々な食べ物を買いました。

  I bought all sorts of foods, such as vegetables and fruits.

  Yasai yara kudamono yara, iroiro na tabemono wo kaimashita.

• 彼女は歌がうまいやら踊れるやら、本当に多才だ。

  She’s really talented—she can sing well, dance, and so on.

  Kanojo wa uta ga umai yara odoreru yara, hontou ni tasai da.

• お店にはバッグやら靴やらアクセサリーやらが置いてある。

  The store has all kinds of items like bags, shoes, accessories, etc.

  Omise ni wa baggu yara kutsu yara akusesarii yara ga oite aru.