型 破(かたやぶ)り

かたやぶり

noun, na-adjective

unconventional; unorthodox; mold-breaking

1. unconventional; unorthodox; breaking the mold

Describes a person, action, or approach that departs from established norms, conventions, or traditions. Often carries a positive nuance of boldness or originality.

型破(かたやぶ)りな人(ひと)だ。

That person is unconventional.

彼女(かのじょ)は型破(かたやぶ)りな方法(ほうほう)で成功(せいこう)した。

She succeeded through an unconventional method.

その監督(かんとく)は型破(かたやぶ)りな演出(えんしゅつ)で知(し)られている。

That director is known for unconventional direction.

伝統(でんとう)を大切(たいせつ)にしながらも、型破(かたやぶ)りな挑戦(ちょうせん)を続(つづ)ける職人(しょくにん)がいる。

There are craftspeople who continue to make unconventional challenges while still valuing tradition.

Literally "mold-breaking" — from 型(かた) (mold, form, pattern) and 破(やぶ)る (to break). Originally a term from traditional arts where performers were expected to master established forms (型(かた)) before departing from them.

Usage

Used as a な-adjective modifier (型破(かたやぶ)りな) or as a noun. Generally carries a positive nuance of bold originality, though it can sometimes imply recklessness depending on context. Often used to describe artists, leaders, or innovators.

Common collocations

型破(かたやぶ)りな人物(じんぶつ) — unconventional person
型破(かたやぶ)りな発想(はっそう) — unorthodox thinking
型破(かたやぶ)りな行動(こうどう) — unconventional behavior
型破(かたやぶ)りな経歴(けいれき) — unconventional career

Similar words

破天荒(はてんこう) — unprecedented, groundbreaking (often confused with 型破(かたやぶ)り but originally means "achieving what no one has done before")
異端(いたん) — heretical, unorthodox (more negative, implies going against accepted doctrine)
風変(ふうが)わり — eccentric, peculiar (focuses on oddness rather than bold originality)

Related Words

Compare: 異端(いたん) (heretical, unorthodox)

Compare: 風変(ふうが)わり (eccentric, peculiar)

Related: 常識外(じょうしきはず)れ (lacking common sense)

Compare: 奔放(ほんぽう) (uninhibited)

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