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(きょう)はやたらと暑(あつ)い。
It's excessively hot today.
彼(かれ)はやたらと質問(しつもん)してくる。
He asks questions excessively.
2. indiscriminately; recklessly; thoughtlessly
Doing something without proper consideration or care, often randomly or haphazardly.
やたらに触(さわ)らないでください。
Please don't touch things carelessly.

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(おお)い - excessively many
  • やたらに食(た)べる - to eat indiscriminately
  • やたらな発言(はつげん) - reckless remarks

ALTERNATIVE WRITING:
Also written as 矢鱈(やたら) (ateji).

NUANCE:
Carries a slightly negative connotation, suggesting excess or lack of proper judgment. More casual than 過度(かど)に or 無闘(むやみ)に.

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Added 2026.1.20 17:19
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