How to say 'Special' in Japanese | 特別

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The Japanese word for Special is 'Tokubetsu', written as 特別 in Japanese.'Special' in hiragana is とくべつ.

word

特別

Meaning

Special

Reading

とくべつ

tokubetsu

Kanji

特Special 別Separate

Explanation

The Japanese adjectival noun '特別 (とくべつ)' means 'special'. It is used to describe something that is out of the ordinary, unique, or given particular attention. It can be used in various contexts, such as events, treatment, or items. For example: This is a special day「今日は特別な日です」(きょうはとくべつなひです). She received special treatment「彼女は特別な扱いを受けた」(かのじょはとくべつなあつかいをうけた). The word can also imply something is exceptional or extraordinary, often carrying a positive connotation.

Part Of Speech

adjectival noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

866

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 特別

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

kanji

特

Meaning

Special

kanji

別

Meaning

Separate

Words Related to 特別 Through the Kanji 特

These 11 Words contain the Kanji 特 as well.

word

特に

Meaning

Especially

word

特徴

Meaning

Feature

word

特急

Meaning

Express

word

特定

Meaning

Specification

word

特許

Meaning

Patent

word

特性

Meaning

Characteristic

word

特権

Meaning

Privilege

word

特有

Meaning

Unique

word

特色

Meaning

Feature, Characteristic

word

独特

Meaning

Unique

word

特殊

Meaning

Special, Unique

Words Related to 特別 Through the Kanji 別

These 11 Words contain the Kanji 別 as well.

word

別

Meaning

Different

word

別れる

Meaning

Part, Separate

word

区別

Meaning

Distinction

word

差別

Meaning

Discrimination

word

性別

Meaning

Gender

word

個別

Meaning

Individual, Specific

word

別れ

Meaning

Parting

word

別に

Meaning

Particularly, Separately

word

送別

Meaning

Farewell

word

送別会

Meaning

Farewell

word

別々

Meaning

Separate

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'Tokubetsu' means 'Special' .

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