1.
specially made, custom-made, deluxe
Made with special care, ingredients, or methods that distinguish it from the standard version. Often used in food and product marketing to indicate a premium or superior version.
特製ソースをかける。
To pour on the special sauce.
この店の特製ラーメンは行列ができるほど人気だ。
This shop's special ramen is so popular that people line up for it.
シェフが腕をふるって作った特製デザートが最後に出てきた。
At the end, a specially made dessert that the chef had put all their skill into was brought out.
USAGE:
Very common on restaurant menus and in food marketing. A 特製 item is typically the premium or signature version of a standard item, often with extra toppings, higher-quality ingredients, or special preparation. Also used outside food contexts for custom-made or specially crafted goods.
GRAMMAR:
- 特製の + noun: specially made ~
- 特製 + noun (no の): also common, especially in compound names
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 特製ソース: special sauce
- 特製ラーメン: special/deluxe ramen
- 特製カレー: special curry
- 特製弁当: special bento box