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

  • 特別な事

    a special matter

    特別な物

    a special thing

    特別な日

    a special day

Context Sentences

タランティーノの新作の、特別ゆう待けんをもらいました。

I got a special coupon for the new Tarantino film.

これがトーフグデザインの特別な車ですか。

Is this the special car designed by Tofugu?

あの子って、特別かわいいわけではないのにモテるよね?

Even though she isn't especially cute, she is very popular among boys, yeah?

Kanji Composition