English–Japanese
“especially” in Japanese
How to say “especially” in Japanese
“Especially” in Japanese is 特に (tokuni).
Draws special attention to one part of a group without necessarily excluding the other parts.
Example sentences with 特に
私は特にりんごが好きです。watashi wa toku ni ri n go ga su ki de su
I especially like apples.
特に朝は道が空いています。toku ni asa wa michi ga a i te i ma su
The roads are especially quiet in the morning.
Tips for using 特に
- 特にない (tokuni nai) is a common conversational phrase meaning "nothing in particular."
Other Japanese words for “especially”
この店はとりわけ人気があります。ko no mise wa to ri wa ke nin ki ga a ri ma su
This shop is especially popular.
今年の冬は殊に寒いです。kotoshi no fuyu wa koto ni samu i de su
This winter is especially cold.