特に (とくに): meaning and examples

Key takeaways

特に (とくに) means especially / particularly.

See example sentences below.

特に at a glance

特に

とくにtokuni

N4adv

especially / particularly

特にとくにtokuniN4Japanese vocabulary

Core meaning

especially / particularly

Example 1

このケーキは特においしいです。

Translation

This cake is especially delicious.

Example 2

彼は特にスポーツが好きです。

Translation

He particularly likes sports.