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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

    Meaning

    Special

    Reading

    onyomiとく

    toku

    Parts

    Cow Temple

    Example Word

    特別: special. 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.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    362

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

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

    kanji

    Meaning

    Cow

    kanji

    Meaning

    Temple

Words Using

This kanji is used in 12 words:

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 6 kanji contain the part 牛 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Solve, Untie

    kanji

    Meaning

    Thing

    kanji

    Meaning

    Matter, Affair

    kanji

    Meaning

    System, Control

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sacrifice

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sacrifice, Offering

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 6 kanji contain the part 寺 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Time, Hour

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hold

    kanji

    Meaning

    Wait

    kanji

    Meaning

    Equal

    kanji

    Meaning

    Poetry

    kanji

    Meaning

    Attend to, Samurai

Learn the Kanji

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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.