何とやら

なんとやら

for some reason or other; somehow; whatsitsname; what-you-call-it

Meanings

  1. Adverb

    for some reason or other; somehow
  2. Expression

    whatsitsname; what-you-call-it; Mr. so-and-so
  3. and so on; and you know the rest

Example sentences

  • 噂うわさをすれば何なんとやらだな。

    Speak of the devil and he is sure to appear.

  • 噂うわさをすれば何なんとやら。キャシーが来きたわよ。

    Speak of the devil, here comes Kathy.