English–Japanese

“specific” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajitokutei

Example

特定の店を選びます。toku tei no mise o era bi ma su

I choose a specific store.

Illustration for 特定 (specific)

How to say “specific” in Japanese

“Specific” in Japanese is 特定 (tokutei).

It narrows a broad range to the clearly defined item or group that matters in a situation.

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

Example sentences with 特定

私は特定の人にだけ知らせます。watashi wa toku tei no hito ni da ke shi ra se ma su

I will tell only specific people.

Tips for using 特定

  • 特定の人 (tokutei no hito) means a particular person rather than people in general, even when the person's name is not given.

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