English Dictionary

occasional

IPA（発音記号）

/əˈkeɪʒ(ə)nəl/

形容詞

比較不可

Occurring or appearing irregularly from time to time, but not often. / Created for a specific occasion. / Intended for use as the occasion requires. / Acting in the indicated role from time to time.

日本語の意味

時折、たまに起こるが、頻繁ではない / 特定の機会に合わせて作られた / その機会の要求に応じて使用されることを意図した / 指示された役割を時々果たす

The museum organizes occasional workshops for families on weekend afternoons.

博物館は週末の午後に家族向けの時折のワークショップを開催します。

意味（1）

Occurring or appearing irregularly from time to time, but not often.

He was mostly solitary, but enjoyed the occasional visitor.

意味（2）

Created for a specific occasion.

Elgar's music was not created to be occasional music for high-school graduations.

意味（3）

Intended for use as the occasion requires.

What your living room needs are some occasional chairs.

意味（4）

Acting in the indicated role from time to time.

He is an occasional writer of letters to the editor.