English–Japanese

“unique” in Japanese

Japanese

Also独自 (dokuji) · ユニーク (yunīku) · 個性的 (koseiteki)

Pronunciation

Romajidokutoku

Example

この料理は独特です。ko no ryō ri wa doku toku de su

This dish is unique.

Illustration for 独特 (unique)

How to say “unique” in Japanese

“Unique” in Japanese is 独特 (dokutoku).

Describes a quality that belongs especially to one thing and makes it unlike others.

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

Example sentences with 独特

彼の話し方は独特です。kare no hana shi kata wa doku toku de su

His way of speaking is unique.

Tips for using 独特

  • 独特 (dokutoku) commonly describes a style, taste, or way of speaking, so it can refer to a noticeable quality without saying that the quality is good or bad.

Other Japanese words for “unique”

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独自

dokuji

na-adjectiveunique

この町には独自の文化があります。ko no machi ni wa doku ji no bun ka ga a ri ma su

This town has a unique culture.

彼の方法はユニークです。kare no hō hō wa yu nī ku de su

His method is unique.

彼女の服装は個性的です。kano jo no fuku sō wa ko sei teki de su

Her style is unique.

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