レギュラー
regyurā
The Japanese word for regular (happening at constant intervals) is レギュラー (regyurā).
In a colloquial context, specifically at gas stations, レギュラー refers to regular-grade gasoline. To describe something as regular or common in a more formal sense, you would use 一般的. If you are indicating that something is regular or typical in a formal tone, use 通常. For describing something that is regular in the sense of being well-regulated or maintaining a strict adherence to rules, use 規則正しい.
Meaning: happening at constant intervals (adj)
How do you pronounce it?
regyurā
Did you know?
- While レギュラー is used for gasoline, if you use it to describe a person in a sports context, it refers to a 'starter' or a member of the 'first string' team.
- The phrase 規則正しい used for regular habits contains the character 則, which specifically refers to a law or a rule.
- The word レギュラー is a loanword from English, but it is used as a noun in contexts where English would use an adjective, such as calling someone a 'regular' of a show.
Examples in context
- レギュラー満タン、現金で。Fill her up with regular. I'll be paying in cash.This sentence shows how to order regular gasoline at a station using レギュラー.Tatoeba #895217 by bunbuku, translation #4477439 by CM
- レギュラー満タンでお願いします。Fill it with regular, please.This sentence shows a polite way to request regular gasoline using レギュラー.Tatoeba #192362 by small_snow, translation #29526 by CK
- この車って、レギュラー？ハイオク？Does this car use regular or premium?This sentence shows how to ask if a car uses regular or premium gasoline using レギュラー.Tatoeba #9831336 by small_snow, translation #10119848 by CK
- 通常の勤務時間Regular working hours
- 規則正しい食生活Regular dietary habits
- 普通の人Regular person
- 平常通りに行うDo as usual
- 日常的な風景Regular scenery
- この店では、普通のサイズしかありません。In this shop, there is only a regular size.
- 彼は一般的な会社員です。He is a regular office worker.
- 普通の日本料理を食べたいです。I want to eat regular Japanese cuisine.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Yota and Misaki are talking about their sports club's lineup.
- 美咲 Misaki陽太、次の試合はレギュラーになれるかな？Yōta, tsugi no shiai wa regyurā ni nareru kana?Yota, do you think you can become a regular for the next game?
- 陽太 Yota頑張って練習しているから、なりたいよ。Ganbatte renshū shite iru kara, naritai yo.I've been practicing hard, so I want to.
- 美咲 Misakiきっとレギュラーになれると思うよ。Kitto regyurā ni nareru to omou yo.I'm sure you'll become a regular.
- 陽太 Yotaありがとう、美咲！Arigatō, Misaki!Thanks, Misaki!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
