やらやら
(Yara yara)
Used to list multiple examples or possibilities, implying a sense of disorder or being overwhelmed.
Connection rules
- ＋Noun + やら + Noun + やら
- ＋Verb (Dictionary form) + やら + Verb + やら
Examples
1.
昨日は宿題やら掃除やらで大変でした。
Kinou ha shukudai yara souji yara de taihen deshi ta.
Yesterday was tough with things like homework and cleaning.
「Complaining about a busy day」
2.
嬉しいやら恥ずかしいやらで顔が赤くなった。
Ureshii yara hazukashii yara de kao ga akaku na ta.
My face turned red from being both happy and embarrassed.
「Receiving a big compliment」
Practice
The party was exhausting with all the preparation and cleaning up.
パーティーは___で疲れました。
Romaji also accepted