Japanese

どくとく
Meaning: unique; peculiar; distinctive
Part of Speech: Adjectival noun

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Handwriting

独
特

Example sentences

He has a unique sense of humor.
彼の声には独特な特徴がある。
His voice has a unique characteristic.
会議室には独特の緊張感が漂っていた。
A unique sense of tension was in the air in the meeting room.
その映画は、なんというか、非常に独特だった。
That movie was, how should I say, extremely unique.
京都の古い町並みには、独特の風情がある。
The old streets of Kyoto have a unique elegance.
アメリカの南部には、独特な文化や料理がある。
The southern part of America has a unique culture and cuisine.
この画家は、独特な手法で風景を描いている。
This painter draws landscapes with a unique technique.
彼は芸術に対して独特の感性を持っている。
He has a unique sensibility for art.
彼女は独特の雰囲気を醸し出している。
She exudes a unique atmosphere.
この古い建物には、長い年月を経た独特の味わいがある。
This old building has a unique charm that has passed through many years.

Usage Notes

Used to describe something that only a particular person or thing possesses, or something that is strikingly different from others.

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