無闇矢鱈

むやみやたら

Also written 無闇やたら

Meanings

1. な-adjective, Noun, Adverb thoughtless; reckless; rash; indiscriminate; indiscreet
2. excessive; unreasonable; immoderate; absurd

Kanji

• 無 without. Read as ム.
• 闇 darkness. Read as やみ.
• 矢 arrow
• 鱈 codfish; (kokuji). Read as たら.

Example sentences

• 美味しいからって、むやみやたらに食べちゃダメよ。
  Even if it's delicious, make sure you don't overeat.

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