What is the Kanji for 'Special' and 'Especially'? | 殊

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

The Japanese Kanji for 'Special' and 'Especially' is 殊.

kanji

殊

Meaning

Special, Especially

Reading

kunyomiこと

koto

onyomiしゅ

shu

Parts

歹Bad 朱Vermillion

Example Word

特殊: special or unique. The Japanese adjective '特殊 (とくしゅ)' means 'special' or 'unique'. It is used to describe something that is distinct, uncommon, or out of the ordinary. This word often carries a nuance of being different from the norm or having specific characteristics that set it apart. For example: This is a special case「これは特殊なケースです」(これはとくしゅなケースです). He has a unique ability「彼は特殊な能力を持っている」(かれはとくしゅなのうりょくをもっている). Note that '特殊' is often used in formal or technical contexts, such as in science, technology, or law, to describe something that is not typical or standard.

Radical

歹

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

854

Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 殊

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

radical

歹

Meaning

Bad

kanji

朱

Meaning

Vermillion

Words Using 殊

This kanji is used in 2 words:

word

殊に

Meaning

Especially

word

特殊

Meaning

Special, Unique

Kanji Related to 殊 Through the Part 歹

These 5 kanji contain the part 歹 as well.

kanji

残

Meaning

Remainder

kanji

死

Meaning

Death

kanji

列

Meaning

File

kanji

殉

Meaning

Die a martyr, Martyr

kanji

殖

Meaning

Multiply

Kanji Related to 殊 Through the Part 朱

These 2 kanji contain the part 朱 as well.

kanji

株

Meaning

Shares, Stocks

kanji

珠

Meaning

Ball, Pearl

Learn the Kanji 殊

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What does 殊 mean?

殊 means 'Special' and 'Especially'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Junior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

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