特別
tokubetsuadjective★Beginner
formal
Special, exceptional, or unique
これは特別な機会です
This is a special opportunity
特別な日を過ごしました
I spent a special day
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Often used to describe something that stands out or is different from the ordinary
Collocations
特別なspecial特別扱いspecial treatment特別な日special day
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Related Phrases
特別な日phrase
special day
特別扱いphrase
special treatment
💡Pro Tip
Na-adjective usage
When used as an adjective, it takes the form '特別な' (tokubetsu na) and modifies nouns
⚡Gold Rule
Distinction from '特別な'
While '特別' can stand alone as a noun, '特別な' is the adjectival form and is more commonly used
📖Word Origin
Composed of '特' (special) and '別' (different), emphasizing uniqueness or distinction
📝Usage Notes
Can be used as a na-adjective (特別な) or as a noun (特別) depending on context
Word Breakdown
特
special
root別
different
root和英辞典