Kanji

special

Kanji

Grade

Grade 4

Strokes

10 strokes

Radical

牛部

On'yomi (Chinese Reading)

トク

Nanori (Name Reading)

こと, よし

Common Readings

トク

Example sentences

特に とくに
今日は特に寒いので、暖かい格好をしてください。

It's especially cold today, so please dress warmly.

力を入れる ちからをいれる
この会社は新製品の開発に特に力を入れている。

This company is putting particular effort into the development of new products.

特別 とくべつ
今日は特別な日なので、レストランで食事をしました。

Today is a special day, so we had a meal at a restaurant.

ケース ケース
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.

特殊 とくしゅ
この任務には特殊な技能が必要だ。

Special skills are required for this mission.

形状 けいじょう
この容器は特殊な形状をしている。

This container has a unique shape.

特徴 とくちょう
彼の声には独特な特徴がある。

His voice has a unique characteristic.

ウサギ ウサギ
ウサギは長い耳とふわふわした毛が特徴の動物だ。

Rabbits are animals characterized by long ears and fluffy fur.

特定 とくてい
彼は特定の支持者を持っていない。

He does not have any specific supporters.

手がかり てがかり
犯人を特定する手がかりがまだ見つかっていない。

A clue to identify the culprit hasn't been found yet.

Example Vocabulary

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