特別 (とくべつ): meaning and examples

Key takeaways

特別 (とくべつ) means special / particular / exceptional.

See example sentences below.

特別 at a glance

特別

とくべつtokubetsu

N4adj

special / particular / exceptional

特別とくべつtokubetsuN4Japanese vocabulary

Core meaning

special / particular / exceptional

Example 1

これは私のための特別なプレゼントです。

Translation

This is a special gift for me.

Example 2

今日は特別に早くお店が閉まります。

Translation

Today the store closes early, exceptionally.