expression, i-adjective
there is no rule without exceptions
A proverb stating that every rule has exceptions. Used to remind that absolute rules are rare.
例外のない規則はないと言うから、このルールにもきっと例外があるはずだ。
They say there is no rule without exceptions, so this rule must have an exception too.
Standard kanji-kana mixed spelling for this proverb.
Variant using the kanji 無 for ない; less common but still encountered.
A fixed proverb composed of 例外 (exception), ない (there is no), 規則 (rule), and はない (there is no). The exact origin is uncertain, but it reflects a common logical observation.