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JLPT N1 Advanced

何やら

Something; some kind of; for some reason.

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1 Adverb

Something" / "Some kind of

Refers to an indefinite entity or matter that exists but remains unidentified.

Example

箱 の 中 から 何やら 音 が する 。

There's some kind of sound coming from inside the box.

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2 Adverb

For some reason" / "Somehow

Expresses a vague feeling or condition where the underlying reason is difficult to pinpoint.

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何やら
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Something; some kind of; for some reason.
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