Decoded Slug: A のやら B のやら (A noyara B noyara)
Japanese JLPT Grammar Point
A のやら B のやら (A noyara B noyara)
A のやら B のやら (A noyara B noyara)
Short explanation:
Used when the speaker is confused or unsure about multiple things.
Formation:
Noun 1 + のやら + Noun 2 + のやら
Examples:
彼が怒っているのやら、悲しいのやら、私には分からない。
Kare ga okotte iru no yara, kanashii no yara, watashi ni wa wakaranai.
I don't know whether he is angry or sad.
試験の結果が良いのやら悪いのやら、気になって仕方がない。
Shiken no kekka ga yoi no yara warui no yara, ki ni natte shikata ga nai.
I can't help but worry about whether my exam results are good or bad.
彼女が私を好きなのやら嫌いなのやら、わからない。
Kanojo ga watashi o suki na no yara kirai na no yara, wakaranai.
I don't know whether she likes me or hates me.
彼が本当に行くのやら行かないのやら、はっきりしない。
Kare ga hontou ni iku no yara ikanai no yara, hakkiri shinai.
It's not clear whether he will really go or not.
Long explanation:
The A のやら B のやら grammar point is used when the speaker is confused or unsure about multiple things at the same time and cannot decide. The expression translates to 'whether A or B (or something else)'.
