1.
exceptional, special, extraordinary
Something that stands out from the ordinary; particularly noteworthy.
格別 indicates something is notably different from or superior to the ordinary.
Usage patterns:
- 格別に + adjective (exceptionally ~)
- 格別の + noun (special ~)
- [noun]は格別だ (~ is exceptional)
Common in formal expressions:
- 格別のご高配 (your special patronage)
- 格別のお引き立て (your exceptional support)
Similar words:
- 特別 (special - more common)
- 別格 (exceptional, in a class of its own)