訳わけあり

expression, na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

having special circumstances; with a story behind it; imperfect (merchandise); with defects

Broadly used for people, things, or situations that have some notable background, often implying a hidden problem, a discount reason, or a complicated past. For merchandise, it typically means the item is discounted due to a flaw or irregularity.

• 彼かれはどうも訳わけありのようだ。

  He seems to have some kind of circumstances.

• この商しょう品ひんは訳わけありで安やすくなっています。

  This product is discounted because it has a flaw.

• 訳わけあり物ぶっ件けんを格かく安やすで借かりた。

  I rented a property with a story behind it at a bargain price.