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“peculiar” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajitokui

Example

彼の考え方は特異です。kare no kanga e kata wa toku i de su

His way of thinking is peculiar.

Illustration for 特異 (peculiar)

How to say “peculiar” in Japanese

“Peculiar” in Japanese is 特異 (tokui).

Presents a person, quality, or way of thinking as markedly different from the ordinary pattern.

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

Example sentences with 特異

この地域の気候は周辺地域と比べて特異です。ko no chi iki no ki kō wa shū hen chi iki to kura be te toku i de su

The climate in this region is peculiar compared with that of the surrounding areas.

Tips for using 特異

  • The word peculiar can describe an unusual feature without judging it negatively, as in a peculiar style or a peculiar way of thinking.

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