English–Japanese
“exception” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajireigai
Example
今回は例外を認めます。kon kai wa rei gai o mito me ma su
We will make an exception this time.
How to say “exception” in Japanese
“Exception” in Japanese is 例外 (reigai).
Marks a person, thing, or case as outside the usual rule or pattern.
Example sentences with 例外
この規則には例外がありません。ko no ki soku ni wa rei gai ga a ri ma se n
There are no exceptions to this rule.
Tips for using 例外
- English speakers use exception to soften a broad statement, as in "There are exceptions," when a rule is generally true but not universal.