一際(ひときわ)

ひときわ
adverb
conspicuously, especially, remarkably
writtendescriptive
1. conspicuously, especially, remarkably
Standing out noticeably from the rest; to an especially high degree compared to others.
彼女(かのじょ)は一際(ひときわ)目立(めだ)っていた。
She stood out conspicuously.
今日(きょう)は一際(ひときわ)寒(さむ)い。
It's especially cold today.
夕焼(ゆうや)けに染(そ)まった富士山(ふじさん)は、一際(ひときわ)美(うつく)しく見(み)えた。
Mt. Fuji, bathed in the sunset, looked especially beautiful.

一際(ひときわ) means standing out noticeably from others. It implies a comparison — something is more prominent or intense than its surroundings.

Common collocations

Similar words

  • とりわけ: especially, in particular (neutral)
  • 特(とく)に: especially (everyday); 一際(ひときわ) is more literary and pictures one thing standing out from its surroundings, often visually

Related Words

Compare: とりわけ (especially, in particular)
Compare: 特(とく)に (especially)
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Added 2026.2.8 6:20 · Revised 2026.10.10 4:34
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