1.
irregularity; being irregular
Lacking a regular pattern or consistency. Often used as a な-adjective to describe schedules, habits, or patterns that are not consistent.
不規則な生活はよくない。
An irregular lifestyle is not good for you.
不規則動詞を覚えるのは大変だ。
Memorizing irregular verbs is hard.
睡眠が不規則になると体調を崩しやすい。
When your sleep becomes irregular, it's easy to get out of shape health-wise.
不規則 describes a lack of regularity or pattern. It functions as both a noun and a na-adjective.
WORD FORMATION:
不 (negation prefix) + 規則 (rule, regularity)
FORMS:
- 不規則な + noun: irregular ~ (modifier)
- 不規則に: irregularly (adverb)
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 不規則な生活: irregular lifestyle
- 不規則動詞: irregular verb (grammar term)
- 不規則な食事: irregular meals
- 不規則な勤務: irregular work schedule
CONTRAST:
- 規則的: regular, systematic
- 規則正しい: orderly, disciplined (often for lifestyle habits)