Kanji 特: meanings, readings, and example words.
Kanji 特: special. Readings and core meaning.
See vocabulary and examples below.
special
In ancient times, the cows (牛) offered as sacrifices at a temple (寺) were not just any cows, but ones of a very special quality. This is how the character came to mean 'special,' as seen in words like 'special' (特別) or 'characteristic' (特徵).
特技 (とくぎ): meaning and examples
Japanese word 特技: special skill. Meanings and example sentences.
特産 (とくさん): meaning and examples
Japanese word 特産: local specialty product. Meanings and example sentences.
特集 (とくしゅう): meaning and examples
Japanese word 特集: feature / special report. Meanings and example sentences.
特派 (とくは): meaning and examples
Japanese word 特派: special envoy / specially send. Meanings and example sentences.
特有 (とくゆう): meaning and examples
Japanese word 特有: characteristic / peculiar to. Meanings and example sentences.
特許 (とっきょ): meaning and examples
Japanese word 特許: patent / special permission. Meanings and example sentences.
特権 (とっけん): meaning and examples
Japanese word 特権: privilege / special right. Meanings and example sentences.
特殊 (とくしゅ): meaning and examples
Japanese word 特殊: special / unique / uncommon. Meanings and example sentences.
特色 (とくしょく): meaning and examples
Japanese word 特色: characteristic / feature. Meanings and example sentences.
特長 (とくちょう): meaning and examples
Japanese word 特長: feature / strength. Meanings and example sentences.
特定 (とくてい): meaning and examples
Japanese word 特定: specific / particular / designated. Meanings and example sentences.
特売 (とくばい): meaning and examples
Japanese word 特売: special sale / bargain sale. Meanings and example sentences.
特徴 (とくちょう): meaning and examples
Japanese word 特徴: feature / characteristic. Meanings and example sentences.
独特 (どくとく): meaning and examples
Japanese word 独特: uniqueness / distinctiveness. Meanings and example sentences.
特に (とくに): meaning and examples
Japanese word 特に: especially / particularly. Meanings and example sentences.
特別 (とくべつ): meaning and examples
Japanese word 特別: special / particular / exceptional. Meanings and example sentences.
特急 (とっきゅう): meaning and examples
Japanese word 特急: limited express train. Meanings and example sentences.
8 Kanji with 寺 (ji)
Master Shape and Pronunciation at Once
A collection of 8 frequently used N3 kanji containing '寺' (temple). Easily memorize the meanings and pronunciations of kanji like 時, 持, and 待 based on their shared shape and on-yomi.
