Meaning

Primary

Especially

Alternative

Particularly

Word Type

adverb

Explanation

Something is towards () special. That thing is especially special, wouldn't you say?

Reading

とくに
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading is the same reading you learned for this kanji.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 特に重要

    especially important

    特に注意する

    to pay particular attention

    特にない

    none in particular

Context Sentences

今日は特に予定ないですよ。

I don't have any plans today in particular.

このメロンは特にかたいですね。まるでボーリングの玉のようだ。

This melon is especially hard. It's like a bowling ball.

「お夕飯は何が食べたい?」「何でもいいよ。特にこだわりはないよ。」

"What would you like for supper?" "Anything is fine. I’m not especially picky."

Kanji Composition