〜だの〜だの
Formation
Meaning
Used when giving multiple examples of things said or thought, often with a nuance of dissatisfaction or criticism.
Note
Primarily used in spoken language to list multiple examples in a way that suggests the speaker is annoyed or overwhelmed by them. It often carries a negative nuance, as if the speaker is listing excuses or complaints. Contrast with the more neutral '〜とか〜とか' or the slightly less negative '〜やら〜やら'.
Examples
行くだの行かないだの、はっきりしてください。
Please be clear about whether you are going or not.
彼は金がないだの、時間がないだのと言い訳ばかりしている。
He's always making excuses, saying things like he doesn't have money or doesn't have time.
高いだのまずいだのといちゃもんをつける。
They are complaining that it's too expensive or that it tastes bad.
寒いだの暑いだの、君は本当に文句が多いね。
Cold this, hot that—you really complain a lot, don't you?
好きだの嫌いだのと言っている場合ではない。
This is not the time to be talking about like or dislike.
便利だの不便だの、人によって意見が分かれる。
Whether it's convenient or inconvenient, opinions vary from person to person.
雨だの風だのと言って、結局出かけなかった。
Saying it's raining or windy, they ended up not going out.
仕事だの勉強だの、忙しいのはみんな同じだ。
Work or study, everyone is equally busy.