Meaning

Primary

Special

Word Type

adverb, noun, な adjective, の adjective

Explanation

Something that is special and separate from the rest is, well, special.

Reading

とくべつ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 特別な日

    a special day

    特別な物

    a special thing

    特別な事

    a special matter

Context Sentences

これは特別なネックレスなんです。

This is a special necklace.

社長がわざわざオフィスに来たなんて何か特別なミーティングでもあったんですか?

Was there a special meeting or something that the president bothered to come all the way to the office for?

この車の特別仕様の在庫はありますか?

Is there a special edition of this car?

Kanji Composition