noun-modifying (irregular)
Prenominal modifier used in technical or sports contexts, such as ラテラルシンキング (lateral thinking) or ラテラルパス (lateral pass).
ラテラルシンキングは問題解決に役立つ。
Lateral thinking is useful for problem-solving.
ラグビーでラテラルパスを出す。
Throw a lateral pass in rugby.