変則(へんそく)

へんそく
noun, na-adjective
irregular; anomalous; unconventional
abstract
1. irregular; anomalous; unconventional
Not following the normal rule or pattern, so that something is unusual or out of the ordinary, as in an irregular schedule.
変則(へんそく)的(てき)なルールで試合(しあい)をした。
We played the game under irregular rules.
今回(こんかい)は変則(へんそく)ダブルヘッダーが組(く)まれた。
This time, an irregular doubleheader was scheduled.
変則(へんそく)勤務(きんむ)のため、毎週(まいしゅう)休(やす)みの曜日(ようび)が変(か)わる。
Due to irregular work shifts, my day off changes every week.

Describes something that deviates from the standard rule or pattern. Composed of 変(へん) (change, abnormal) and 則(そく) (rule). Used frequently in sports, work scheduling, and grammar to describe non-standard arrangements.

Common collocations

  • 変則(へんそく)的(てき): irregular, unconventional
  • 変則(へんそく)勤務(きんむ): irregular work shifts
  • 変則(へんそく)ダブルヘッダー: a doubleheader in which the two games pair different teams (baseball)
  • 変則(へんそく)日程(にってい): irregular schedule

Similar words

Related Words

Compare: 不規則(ふきそく) (irregular)
Compare: 異例(いれい) (exceptional, unprecedented)
Compare: 例外(れいがい) (exception)
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