パターン
also: パタン
Meanings
General pattern in the sense of a repeated design, model, or template. Used in design, sewing, mathematics, and everyday situations.
The pattern on this cloth is very pretty, isn't it?
The test pattern is the same every year.
behavioral pattern; predictability; force of habit
Refers to a person's habitual way of acting or thinking, often implying predictability. Frequently used in the compound ワンパターン (one-track mind, always the same).
See also: ワンパターン
I've come to be able to read his behavioral patterns.
I failed again in the same pattern.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉のパターンを分析するto analyze the pattern of something
The researchers analyzed the consumers' purchasing patterns.
- 同じパターンを繰り返すto repeat the same pattern
He always repeats the same pattern and fails.
- パターンにはまるto fall into a routine or fixed pattern
I fell into the same routine every day and life became monotonous.
- パターンが変わるthe pattern changes
When the seasons change, the weather patterns also change.