(とくしゅ)

とくしゅ
na-adjective
special, unique
1. special, unique, peculiar
Different from what is ordinary; having distinctive characteristics.
特殊(とくしゅ)技術(ぎじゅつ)必要(ひつよう)だ。
Special skills are required.
これは特殊(とくしゅ)なケースだ。
This is a special case.
特殊(とくしゅ)効果(こうか)使(つか)った映画(えいが)
A movie that uses special effects.

特殊(とくしゅ) describes something special or out of the ordinary.

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

  • 特殊(とくしゅ)な: special, unique
  • 特殊(とくしゅ)効果(こうか): special effects
  • 特殊(とくしゅ)部隊(ぶたい): special forces
  • 特殊(とくしゅ)能力(のうりょく): special ability
  • 特殊(とくしゅ)事情(じじょう): special circumstances

CONTRAST:

  • 特殊(とくしゅ): special, unique (unusual)
  • 特別(とくべつ): special (exceptional treatment)
  • 一般(いっぱん): general, ordinary

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