Meaning and Usage
"レギュラー" is a loanword from English "regular" and is used in Japanese to describe something fixed, standard, or recurring. It often refers to a regular member of a team, a regular product, or a regular schedule.
Common Contexts
- Sports: "レギュラー選手" means a regular player who is a consistent member of the starting lineup.
- Products: "レギュラーコーヒー" refers to the standard or usual coffee offered.
- Employment: "レギュラーの仕事" means a regular or permanent job position.
Collocations and Patterns
- レギュラー選手 (regular player): used in sports to indicate a main team member.
- レギュラーサイズ (regular size): standard size of a product.
- レギュラー勤務 (regular work): fixed or scheduled work hours.
Nuances and Tips
"レギュラー" often implies stability or normalcy compared to temporary or special cases. It is commonly used in casual and formal contexts but is more frequent in spoken or informal written Japanese due to its loanword nature. Avoid confusing it with "定期的" (periodic) which emphasizes frequency rather than fixed status.