SP

えすぴー
noun
special (TV program); security personnel
1. special program; special episode
A special broadcast or extended episode of a TV program, typically aired during holidays or special occasions.
年末(ねんまつ)SPを楽(たの)しみにしている。
I'm looking forward to the year-end special.
2時間(じかん)SPが放送(ほうそう)される。
A two-hour special will be broadcast.
人気(にんき)ドラマのSPが決定(けってい)した。
A special episode of the popular drama has been confirmed.
2. security personnel; bodyguard
Abbreviation for 'security police' or security personnel who protect VIPs and public figures.
SPが総理(そうり)を警護(けいご)している。
Security personnel are protecting the prime minister.
有名人(ゆうめいじん)にはSPが付(つ)いている。
Celebrities have bodyguards with them.
SPに守(まも)られながら会場(かいじょう)に入(はい)った。
They entered the venue while being protected by security personnel.

ETYMOLOGY:
Sense 1: Abbreviation of English 'special'.
Sense 2: Abbreviation of 'security police'.

USAGE:

Sense 1 is very common in TV programming, especially for:

  • Holiday specials (年末年始(ねんまつねんし))
  • Extended episodes
  • One-time special broadcasts

Sense 2 refers specifically to protection officers, often seen with politicians and celebrities.

COLLOCATIONS:

  • SP番組(ばんぐみ) - special program
  • 年末(ねんまつ)SP - year-end special
  • 2時間(じかん)SP - two-hour special
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