This is the 7944th most frequent Japanese word.
変則
Irregularity; anomaly; deviation.
変則になった (became irregular): In this example, '変則' functions as a noun, emphasizing a change to an unusual or non-standard schedule for the event.
大会の日程が急に変則になった。
The schedule of the tournament suddenly became irregular.
変則的な戦術 (unconventional tactics): Here, '変則' forms the adjective '変則的,' describing tactics that deviate from normal conventions.
そのチームは変則的な戦術を使って相手を困惑させました。
That team used unconventional tactics to confuse their opponents.
変則的な形式 (irregular format): Here, '変則' is used as part of the adjective '変則的,' referring to a deviation or irregularity in the typical format of the test.