(かくべつ)

かくべつ
na-adjective, adverb
exceptional, special, particular
1. exceptional, special, extraordinary
Something that stands out from the ordinary; particularly noteworthy.
Today's curry is exceptionally delicious.
Thank you for your special consideration.
Formal/polite expression
Cold beer in summer is something special.
Homemade flavor is exceptional.
格別(かくべつ)(さむ)(あさ)だった
It was an exceptionally cold morning.

格別(かくべつ) indicates something is notably different from or superior to the ordinary.

Usage patterns:

  • 格別(かくべつ)に + adjective (exceptionally ~)
  • 格別(かくべつ)の + noun (special ~)
  • [noun]は格別(かくべつ)だ (~ is exceptional)

Common in formal expressions:

  • 格別(かくべつ)のご高配(こうはい) (your special patronage)
  • 格別(かくべつ)のお()()て (your exceptional support)

Similar words:

  • 特別(とくべつ) (special - more common)
  • 別格(べっかく) (exceptional, in a class of its own)