やら

particle

and; such things as; what with

Listing particle used in the pattern AやらBやら to give non-exhaustive examples, often implying a mixture or variety. Can carry a nuance of being overwhelmed or bothered by the listed items.

• 机つくえの上うえには本ほんやらノートやらが散ちらかっている。

  Books, notebooks, and such are scattered on the desk.

• 引ひっ越こしで服ふくやら家か具ぐやらを運はこぶのに一いち日にちかかった。

  It took a whole day to move clothes, furniture, and the like during the move.

particle

or something; I wonder

Expresses uncertainty or vagueness, often attached to a question word or a noun. Common in the pattern とやら to indicate hearsay or a vague recollection.

See also: とやら

• 彼かれは何なにやら慌あわてて出でて行いった。

  He rushed out for some reason or other.

• 田た中なかとやら言ゆう人ひとから電でん話わがあったよ。

  There was a call from someone called Tanaka or something.