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Kanji 殊: meanings, readings, and example words.

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Kanji 殊: particularly, especially, exceptionally

Key takeaways

Kanji 殊: particularly, especially, exceptionally. Readings and core meaning.

See vocabulary and examples below.

Kanji at a glance

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Meaning

particularlyespeciallyexceptionally

On reading

シュ

Kun reading

こと

Radical

Core meaning / core image

Core meaning: 殊

particularly, especially, exceptionally

Kanji structure breakdown

Structure breakdown

歹 + 朱

Mnemonic story

Mnemonic story

The radical for death (歹) signifies severing, while vermillion (朱) represents a vivid red. Imagine something that is completely severed (歹) from the ordinary and stands out like a bright red (朱) mark, making it 'special' or 'exceptional.' It is used in the word 'special' (特殊).

On'yomi and kun'yomi

On reading

シュ
  • 特殊とくしゅ

    special / unique / uncommon

Kun reading

こと
  • 殊にことに

    especially / above all

Commonly used words

  • 特殊
    とくしゅ

    special / unique / uncommon

  • 殊に
    ことに

    especially / above all

Example sentences

Example 1

彼はに努力した。

Translation

He especially worked hard.

Example 2

この料理はにおいしい。

Translation

This dish is especially delicious.

Example 3

この機械は特な機能があります。

Translation

This machine has special functions.

Example 4

彼は特な才能を持っています。

Translation

He has unique talent.

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