1.
special, particular, exceptional
Distinguished from what is ordinary or usual. Out of the common.
2.
especially, particularly (adverbial use)
When used adverbially, means 'especially' or 'in particular'.
Since it's your birthday, I'm thinking of making you something especially delicious.
特別 means special or particular, functioning as both na-adjective and adverb.
GRAMMAR:
- 特別な + noun: special ~
- 特別だ/です: is special (predicate)
- 特別に: especially, specially (adverb)
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 特別な日: a special day
- 特別な理由: a particular reason
- 特別に許可をもらう: get special permission
RELATED TERMS:
- 特に: especially (adverb, more casual)
- 特殊: special, unique (more technical)
- 普通: ordinary (antonym)
NOTE:
特別に often implies an exception to the rule or special treatment.