矢鱈 (Yatara) is a Japanese adverb meaning “indiscriminately, blindly, at random, recklessly”.
Meanings
- adverb, adverb (to)indiscriminately; blindly; at random; recklessly; thoughtlessly; excessively
- na-adjectiveindiscriminate; random; excessive
Examples
彼女はやたらと靴を買う。
She buys shoes indiscriminately.
彼女はやたらと誉めちぎった。
She was profuse in praises.
上役にやたらにぺこぺこするな。
Don't be subservient to your boss.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).