1.
specialization, focusing exclusively on
Concentrating resources, effort, or design on a specific area or purpose, often at the expense of versatility. Commonly used in business and product descriptions.
この店はラーメンに特化している。
This restaurant specializes in ramen.
子供向けに特化したアプリを開発した。
We developed an app specialized for children.
あの企業はAI技術に特化して急成長を遂げた。
That company achieved rapid growth by specializing in AI technology.
GRAMMAR:
Almost always used with に特化する (to specialize in) or に特化した (specialized in). The particle に marks the area of specialization.
USAGE:
A modern business and marketing buzzword. Frequently appears in product descriptions, company profiles, and news articles. Implies deliberate focus rather than accidental limitation.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- ～に特化する: to specialize in
- ～に特化した: specialized in
- 特化したサービス: specialized service
- 特化型: specialized type