(とくべつ)

とくべつ
na-adjective, adverb
special, particular
1. special, particular, exceptional
Distinguished from what is ordinary or usual. Out of the common.
特別(とくべつ)(ひと)
You're a special person.
今日(きょう)特別(とくべつ)()です
Today is a special day.
特別な + noun
特別(とくべつ)理由(りゆう)ありません
There is no particular reason.
Special permission is required.
これ特別(とくべつ)ケース
This is a special case.
2. especially, particularly (adverbial use)
When used adverbially, means 'especially' or 'in particular'.
I made this specially.
Adverbial use with に
Since it's your birthday, I'm thinking of making you something especially delicious.
特別(とくべつ)(やす)してくれた
They gave me a special discount.
I got special permission.
I'll let it go just this once as a special exception.

特別(とくべつ) means special or particular, functioning as both na-adjective and adverb.

GRAMMAR:

  • 特別(とくべつ)な + noun: special ~
  • 特別(とくべつ)/です: is special (predicate)
  • 特別(とくべつ): especially, specially (adverb)

COMMON PATTERNS:

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NOTE:
特別(とくべつ) often implies an exception to the rule or special treatment.