一際(ひときわ)

ひときわ
adverb
conspicuously, especially, remarkably
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:

  • 一際(ひときわ)目立(めだ)つ: to stand out conspicuously
  • 一際(ひときわ)美(うつく)しい: especially beautiful
  • 一際(ひときわ)大(おお)きい: conspicuously large
  • 一際(ひときわ)輝(かがや)く: to shine especially brightly

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • とりわけ: especially, in particular (neutral)
  • 特(とく)に: especially (everyday)
  • 一際(ひときわ) has a more literary, evocative tone and emphasizes visual or sensory prominence.
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Added 2026.2.8 6:20
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