なんだこりゃ

Alternative writings: 何だこりゃ
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a colloquial exclamation meaning 'what on earth is this?' used to express surprise, puzzlement, or mild disgust.

ExpressionColloquialUsually Kana

Examples

机の上に変な液体がこぼれていて、なんだこりゃ!

There was a weird liquid spilled on the desk — what on earth is this!

新しいメニューを見て、思わず「なんだこりゃ」とつぶやいた。

Looking at the new menu, I couldn't help but mutter, 'What on earth is this?'

子どもが作った工作を見て「なんだこりゃ」と笑ってしまった。

I laughed and said 'what is this?' when I saw the craft the child made.