the usual; the customary; used before a noun to mean something previously mentioned or well known
例の店には昨日も行列ができていた。
There was a line at the usual shop yesterday as well.
例の資料を忘れずに持ってきてください。
Please be sure to bring the aforementioned materials.
彼は例の人だから、あまり期待しないほうがいい。
He's that person we talked about, so it's better not to expect too much.
said; that (previously mentioned person or object); aforementioned; you-know-(who/what)
例の件について上司と相談したが、結論は出なかった。
I discussed that matter with my boss, but no conclusion was reached.
in the usual way; as always (archaic adverbial use)
例のごとく、彼は朝食をさっと済ませて出かけた。
As usual, he quickly finished breakfast and left.