English–Japanese

“special” in Japanese

Japanese

Also特殊 (tokushu) · 特製 (tokusei) · スペシャル (supesharu)

Pronunciation

Romajitokubetsu

Example

このケーキは特別です。ko no kē ki wa toku betsu de su

This cake is special.

Illustration for 特別 (special)

How to say “special” in Japanese

“Special” in Japanese is 特別 (tokubetsu).

Describes something that stands apart from the usual because of its distinct quality, importance, or treatment.

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

Example sentences with 特別

誕生日には特別な料理を作ります。tan jō hi ni wa toku betsu na ryō ri o tsuku ri ma su

I make a special meal for birthdays.

Tips for using 特別

  • 特別な (tokubetsu na) is the form used before a noun, so a beginner hears the same meaning in both a statement such as "the cake is special" and a phrase such as "a special day."

Other Japanese words for “special”

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特殊

tokushu

na-adjectivespecial

この機械は特殊です。ko no ki kai wa toku shu de su

This machine is special.

この店の特製ラーメンを注文します。ko no mise no toku sei rā me n o chū mon shi ma su

I order this restaurant's special ramen.

今日はスペシャルな日です。kyō wa su pe sha ru na hi de su

Today is a special day.

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