regular

A2 · Elementary

adj. usual, normal, or the standard size or type.

adj. conforming to a standard type, size, or expectation; ordinary in nature.

日本語:普通※

“I don't want a large soda; a regular one is fine.”

“The software update includes several new features that are not available in the regular version of the application.”

B1 · Intermediate

adj. having a balanced or even shape; having parts that are the same.

adj. demonstrating evenness of form, symmetry, or equilateral properties.

“The garden was designed with regular rows of flowers and straight paths.”

“In geometry, a regular polygon must be both equilateral and equiangular, ensuring perfect rotational symmetry.”

A2 · Elementary Grammar Technical

adj. following the normal rules of a language.

adj. following the standard pattern of inflection or conjugation within a specific language system.

“The verb 'walk' is regular because its past tense ends in 'ed'.”

“Learners often find regular verbs easier to master because they do not require the memorisation of unique past-participle forms.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Military

adj. belonging to a permanent, professional army.

adj. pertaining to a permanent, professional standing army as opposed to volunteer or reserve forces.

“He decided to join the regular army instead of the reserves.”

“The regular infantry units were deployed first, while the territorial reserves remained on standby for domestic support.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Informal

n. someone who goes to the same shop, bar, or restaurant very often.

n. a person who frequents a particular establishment habitually.

“The waiter already knew what the regular wanted to drink.”

“As a regular at the local jazz club, he was often granted the best table near the stage without needing a reservation.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun television

n. an actor who appears in almost every episode of a television show.

n. a performer who is part of the permanent or recurring main cast of a series.

“She started as a guest star but soon became a series regular.”

“The show's ratings dropped significantly after two of the most popular regulars decided to leave the production for film roles.”