synonym Comparative
不規則
VS
不定期
Differences Between "不規則" and "不定期"
Option A
不規則
Meaning
irregular, unsystematic, sporadic
Reading
ふきそく (fukisoku)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
不規則な食生活は健康に良くない。
An irregular eating habit is not good for your health.
Option B
不定期
Meaning
irregular, unscheduled, intermittent
Reading
ふていき (futeiki)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
この雑誌は不定期で発行されます。
This magazine is published irregularly.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(irregular, unsystematic, sporadic)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 不規則: 一定のパターンや規則がなく、ばらばらな状態であることを指します。生活習慣や仕事のスケジュールなどによく使われます。(Refers to a state lacking a fixed pattern or rule, being disjointed. Often used for daily habits or work schedules.)
- 不定期: Used to describe events or occurrences that do not happen at fixed or regular intervals. Often seen in '不定期開催' (irregularly held). (決まった時期や間隔ではなく、時々行われること)
- 不規則: 一定のパターンや規則がなく、ばらばらな状態であることを指します。生活習慣や仕事のスケジュールなどによく使われます。(Refers to a state lacking a fixed pattern or rule, being disjointed. Often used for daily habits or work schedules.)
- 不定期: Used to describe events or occurrences that do not happen at fixed or regular intervals. Often seen in '不定期開催' (irregularly held). (決まった時期や間隔ではなく、時々行われること)
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