特別

tokubetsu

adjective★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

特別な日phrase

special day

特別扱いphrase

special treatment

When used as an adjective, it takes the form '特別な' (tokubetsu na) and modifies nouns

While '特別' can stand alone as a noun, '特別な' is the adjectival form and is more commonly used

Composed of '特' (special) and '別' (different), emphasizing uniqueness or distinction

Can be used as a na-adjective (特別な) or as a noun (特別) depending on context

特

special

root

別

different

root

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