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特
Special
JLPT N4
Interesting Fact
The kanji 特 appears in 特別 (tokubetsu), meaning 'special.' Stores in Japan often advertise 特価 (tokka), meaning 'special price' or 'discount.'
Memory Trick
Imagine receiving a golden ticket marked 'Special Guest.' That unique treatment helps you remember 特 means 'special.'
Readings
Onyomi: トク (toku)
Kunyomi:
Example Words
特別
とくべつ (tokubetsu)
Special
特急
とっきゅう (tokkyuu)
Limited express train
特に
とくに (tokuni)
Especially
特長
とくちょう (tokuchou)
Special feature
Example Sentence
今日は 特別な 日です。
きょうは とくべつな ひです。
kyou wa tokubetsu na hi desu
Today is a special day.