Quick answer
特 is the kanji for "Unique / Special / Particular". A common reading is とく (toku). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Unique / Special / Particular
Also : Unique · Special · Particular · Distinguished
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 特 represents 'SPECIAL'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of special.
On-reading: とく — remember this sound by associating it with special.
Example Sentences
特産品をお土産に買いました。
とくさんひんをおみやげにかいました。
I bought local specialties as souvenirs.
特に印象深い場面が心に残った。
とくにいんしょうぶかいばめんがこころにのこった。
The particularly impressive scene stayed in my heart.
Vocabulary using 特
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