例外
れいがい
reigai
JLPT N2adjectiveVocabularyLevel 75 - JLPT N2

Quick answer

例外 (れいがい (reigai)) means "Exception". It is a Japanese adjective. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.

Meaning

Exception

Also : exemption · special case

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Example Sentences

今回は例外として認めた。

こんかいはれいがいとしてみとめた。

I accepted this as an exception this time.

すべての規則に例外がある。

すべてのきそくにれいがいがある。

There are exceptions to all rules.

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Last updated Jun 18, 2026

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