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

特に病院ではしずかにしなければいけません。

You have to be quiet, especially in the hospital.

このメロンは特にかたいですね。まるでカボチャのようだ。

This melon is particularly hard. It's like a squash.

「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