Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

Special, unique

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Kanji Story

Imagine a person standing tall and proud on a special podium, representing their uniqueness and distinction from others.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '特' is commonly encountered in JLPT materials, especially at the N4 level. Understanding its meaning and readings is crucial for both kanji and reading comprehension sections of the exam.

Example Sentences

• 彼女は特別な才能を持っています。

  She has special talent.

  かのじょはとくべつなさいのうをもっています。

  kanojo wa tokubetsu na sainou o motteimasu.

  Pronunciation

• 特に問題はありません。

  There are no particular problems.

  とくにもんだいはありません。

  toku ni mondai wa arimasen.

  Pronunciation

• このグループは特定の条件を満たす必要があります。

  This group needs to meet specific conditions.

  このグループはとくていのじょうけんをみたすひつようがあります。

  kono gurupu wa tokutei no jouken o mitasu hitsuyou ga arimasu.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• The kanji '特' is commonly used to describe something 'special' or 'unique' in Japanese.
• The reading 'トク' is more commonly used in compound words.
• Pay attention to context when using or encountering this kanji in reading comprehension.

Usage in Japanese Names

• Names like '特田' (Tokuhta) or '特山' (Tokuyama) use the kanji '特'. It can symbolize someone with special traits or abilities.