Japanese word

格別

Pronunciation

Romajikakubetsu

Meaning

  • na-adjectiveexceptional

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 格別の味kaku betsu no aji

    exceptional flavor

  • 格別の喜びkaku betsu no yoroko bi

    exceptional joy

  • 格別においしいkaku betsu ni o i shi i

    especially delicious

Similar words

特別tokubetsu: Different from the ordinary in a way that makes it notably special.
非凡hibon: Remarkably beyond the ordinary in ability, quality, or character.
抜群batsugun: Outstanding in quality or ability and clearly above the usual standard.

Definition in Japanese

他のものよりも際立って優れており、特別な価値があるさま。hoka no mo no yo ri mo kiwa da tte sugu re te o ri toku betsu na ka chi ga a ru sa ma

Word origin

The word 格別 (kakubetsu) joins 格 (kaku, "standard" or "quality") with 別 (betsu, "distinct"), forming the idea of a quality distinct from the norm.

Usage tips

  • 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 meanings

  • specialna-adjective
  • especially goodna-adjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 格別さkakubetsusaexceptional qualitynoun

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