やたら
やたら
adverb, na-adjective
excessively; indiscriminately; recklessly
1.
excessively; overly; terribly
Used to indicate that something is done to an excessive or unreasonable degree.
今日はやたらと暑い。
It's excessively hot today.
彼はやたらと質問してくる。
He asks questions excessively.
最近やたらと眠くて、仕事に集中できない。
I've been excessively sleepy lately and can't concentrate on work.
2.
indiscriminately; recklessly; thoughtlessly
Doing something without proper consideration or care, often randomly or haphazardly.
やたらに触らないでください。
Please don't touch things carelessly.
やたらに薬を飲むのは危険だ。
Taking medicine indiscriminately is dangerous.
やたらに個人情報を教えてはいけない。
You shouldn't recklessly give out personal information.
FORMS:
- やたら (basic form)
- やたらに (adverbial form)
- やたらと (adverbial form, more colloquial)
- やたらな (na-adjective form)
COMMON PATTERNS:
- やたらと多い - excessively many
- やたらに食べる - to eat indiscriminately
- やたらな発言 - reckless remarks
ALTERNATIVE WRITING:
Also written as 矢鱈 (ateji).
NUANCE:
Carries a slightly negative connotation, suggesting excess or lack of proper judgment. More casual than 過度に or 無闘に.
Related Words
Synonym:
むやみ (reckless; indiscriminate)