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

殊に: especially. The Japanese adverb '殊に (ことに)' means 'especially' or 'particularly'. It is used to emphasize a specific point or to single out something as being more important or notable than others. This adverb is often used in formal or written contexts to highlight a particular aspect of a situation. For example: I especially like autumn「殊に秋が好きです」(ことにあきがすきです). This area is particularly quiet「この地域は殊に静かです」(このちいきはことにしずかです). The word '殊に' can also be used to indicate a contrast or exception, such as in the sentence: He is usually calm, but today he is especially nervous「彼は普段は落ち着いているが、今日は殊に緊張している」(かれはふだんはおちついているが、きょうはことにきんちょうしている).

Radical

歹

Stroke Count

10

JLPT

N1

Grade

8

Frequency

854

Handwriting