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What is the Kanji for 'Special'? | 特

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Special', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Special' is 特.

    kanji

    特

    Meaning

    Special

    Reading

    onyomiとく

    toku

    Parts

    牛Cow 寺Temple

    Example Word

    特色: feature or characteristic. The Japanese noun '特色 (とくしょく)' refers to a distinctive feature or characteristic that sets something apart. It is often used to describe unique qualities of objects, places, or concepts. For example: The city's feature is its beautiful scenery「その街の特色は美しい景色です」(そのまちのとくしょくはうつくしいけしきです). This product's characteristic is its durability「この製品の特色は耐久性です」(このせいひんのとくしょくはたいきゅうせいです). The word is commonly used in formal or descriptive contexts to highlight what makes something special or different.

    Radical

    牛

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    362

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 特

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    kanji

    牛

    Meaning

    Cow

    kanji

    寺

    Meaning

    Temple

Words Using 特

This kanji is used in 12 words:

    word

    特に

    Meaning

    Especially

    word

    特別

    Meaning

    Special

    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

Kanji Related to 特 Through the Part 牛

These 6 kanji contain the part 牛 as well.

    kanji

    解

    Meaning

    Solve, Untie

    kanji

    物

    Meaning

    Thing

    kanji

    件

    Meaning

    Matter, Affair

    kanji

    制

    Meaning

    System, Control

    kanji

    犠

    Meaning

    Sacrifice

    kanji

    牲

    Meaning

    Sacrifice, Offering

Kanji Related to 特 Through the Part 寺

These 6 kanji contain the part 寺 as well.

    kanji

    時

    Meaning

    Time, Hour

    kanji

    持

    Meaning

    Hold

    kanji

    待

    Meaning

    Wait

    kanji

    等

    Meaning

    Equal

    kanji

    詩

    Meaning

    Poetry

    kanji

    侍

    Meaning

    Attend to, Samurai

Learn the Kanji 特

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 特 mean?

特 means 'Special'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Fourth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N4 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.