例 外 的(れいがいてき)

れいがいてき

na-adjective

exceptional; unusual; out of the ordinary

formalabstract

1. exceptional; unusual; out of the ordinary

Deviating from the norm or standard rule. Describes something that is an exception to the general pattern.

これは例外的(れいがいてき)なケースだ。

This is an exceptional case.

例外的(れいがいてき)に許可(きょか)された。

It was permitted as an exception.

今回(こんかい)は例外的(れいがいてき)な措置(そち)として、締(し)め切(き)りを延長(えんちょう)します。

As an exceptional measure, we will extend the deadline this time.

A な-adjective formed from 例外(れいがい) (exception) + 的(てき) (suffix making a na-adjective). Describes something that does not follow the usual rule or pattern.

Usage

As a modifier: 例外的(れいがいてき)な + noun (e.g., 例外的(れいがいてき)な扱(あつか)い: exceptional treatment)
As an adverb: 例外的(れいがいてき)に (exceptionally, as an exception)

Common collocations

例外的(れいがいてき)な措置(そち): exceptional measure
例外的(れいがいてき)な扱(あつか)い: exceptional treatment
例外的(れいがいてき)なケース: exceptional case
例外的(れいがいてき)に認(みと)める: to approve as an exception

Similar words

特別(とくべつ): special — broader meaning, not necessarily about breaking a rule
異例(いれい): unprecedented, unusual — emphasizes rarity and deviation from custom
特殊(とくしゅ): special, peculiar — emphasizes uniqueness of a specific situation

Related Words

Compare: 特別(とくべつ) (special)

Compare: 異例(いれい) (unprecedented, unusual)

Compare: 特殊(とくしゅ) (special, peculiar)

Compare: 一般的(いっぱんてき) (general, common)

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Added 2026.3.31 1:11 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:02

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