たら
Also written ったら
Meanings
- Particle, Conjunction if; when; after (also ～だら)
- Particle when it comes to ...; as for ...; that ... (indicates light scorn, annoyance, surprise, etc. about a topic)
- why don't you ...; why not ...; how about ...; what about ... (at sentence end)
- I tell you!; I said ...; I really mean ... (at sentence end; adds emphasis; usu. ったら)
- vocative particle (indicates frustration, impatience, etc.; usu. ったら)
Example sentences
- うちの父ったら、夜私を一人で外へ出してくれないの。
My father doesn't let me go out alone at night. - あんなにおろおろしちゃって恥ずかしいったらありゃしない。馬鹿みたいだったわよ。
Shame on you for getting so flustered. You looked ridiculous. - あの子ったら、ほんとによく食べるわね。財産を食い潰す気かしら！
That boy of mine! He'll eat me out of house and home! - 私は子供ではないのに、あなたったらときどきまるで私が子供であるかのような口のきき方をするのね。
I'm not a child, but sometimes you talk to me as if I were a child. - 静かにしなさいったら。
Do be quiet.
Common phrases
- 汗水たらして (あせみずたらして) dripping with sweat