English–Japanese

“exceptional” in Japanese

Japanese

Also異例 (irei)

Pronunciation

Romajikakubetsu

Example

この料理は格別です。ko no ryō ri wa kaku betsu de su

This dish is exceptional.

Illustration for 格別 (exceptional)

How to say “exceptional” in Japanese

“Exceptional” in Japanese is 格別 (kakubetsu).

Presents something as unusually special because it exceeds the normal level in quality or effect.

Full entry for 格別: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 格別

遠くから来た友人との再会は格別でした。tō ku ka ra ki ta yū jin to no sai kai wa kaku betsu de shi ta

Reuniting with a friend who came from far away was exceptional.

Tips for using 格別

  • 格別 (kakubetsu) is stronger than a neutral word for difference because it commonly highlights a notably good quality, as in 格別においしい (kakubetsu ni oishii).

Other Japanese words for “exceptional”

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異例

irei

na-adjectiveexceptional

この結果は異例です。ko no kek ka wa i rei de su

This result is exceptional.

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