レギュラー
Meanings
noun-modifying (irregular)
Prenominal use meaning 'regular' or 'standard', as in レギュラーサイズ (regular size) or レギュラーメニュー (standard menu).
I'll have a regular-sized coffee, please.
regular member; regular player; regular guest
Abbreviation of レギュラーメンバー. Refers to a regular participant on a team, TV show, or similar group.
See also: レギュラーメンバー
He became a regular on the team starting this year.
That celebrity is a regular on variety shows.
regular gasoline
Abbreviation of レギュラーガソリン. Used at gas stations to refer to regular-grade fuel.
See also: レギュラーガソリン
At the gas station, I said, 'Fill it up with regular, please.'
Usage patterns
- レギュラーになるto become a regular (team member, cast member, etc.)
He became a regular starter in his second year.
- レギュラーサイズを頼むto order the regular size
I ordered the regular size coffee.
- レギュラーを満タンにするto fill up with regular gasoline
I filled up the tank with regular gasoline at the gas station.
- レギュラーを獲得するto win a regular spot/position
After fierce competition, he earned a regular spot on the team.
- レギュラーから外れるto be dropped from the regular lineup
He got dropped from the starting lineup due to injury.