Japanese

とくべつ
Meaning: special; particular; extraordinary
Part of Speech: Noun, Adjectival noun, Adverb

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Handwriting

特
別

Example sentences

Today is a special day, so we had a meal at a restaurant.
このようなケースでは、特別な対応が必要になります。
In such cases, special measures are required.
彼女は部屋に入ってきた瞬間、特別なオーラを放っていた。
The moment she entered the room, she radiated a special aura.
この箱には特別な仕掛けがある。
This box has a special mechanism.
この場合、特別な対応が必要です。
In this case, special handling is necessary.
この扉を開けるには、特別なアイテムが必要だ。
A special item is required to open this door.
今回のミスは、彼の功績を考えて特別に目を瞑ることにした。
Considering his past achievements, I decided to overlook this mistake.
彼は薬草を調合して、特別な薬を作った。
He mixed herbs and made a special medicine.
彼女は特別な日に和服を着るのが好きだ。
She likes to wear traditional Japanese clothes on special occasions.
車の表面に特別な塗装を施した。
A special coating was applied to the surface of the car.

Usage Notes

Used to describe something that is distinct from the ordinary or general case. It can function as a noun, an adjectival noun (na-adjective), or an adverb.

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