exceptional in Japanese

exceptional in Japanese is 例外的, 特別, 特殊 — exceptional means unusually good; far above average.

exceptional in Japanese

例外的

adj

Pronounced: reigaiteki

Forming an exception; not ordinary; uncommon; rare.

特別

adj

Pronounced: tokubetsu

Forming an exception; not ordinary; uncommon; rare.

特殊

adj

Pronounced: tokushu

Forming an exception; not ordinary; uncommon; rare.

特異

adj

Pronounced: tokui

Forming an exception; not ordinary; uncommon; rare.

並外れる

adj

Pronounced: namihazureru

Better than the average; superior due to exception or rarity.

別格

adj

Pronounced: bekkaku

Better than the average; superior due to exception or rarity.

非凡

adj

Pronounced: hibon

Better than the average; superior due to exception or rarity.

What does "exceptional" mean?

adjective Unusually good; far above average.
"Her exceptional talent for languages impressed the examiners."
adjective Not typical; forming an exception to the usual pattern.
"These are exceptional circumstances, so the normal rules don't apply."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

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Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

exceptional in a sentence

Her exceptional talent for languages impressed the examiners.
These are exceptional circumstances, so the normal rules don't apply.

Similar words in Japanese

extraordinary outstanding rare

Common Japanese translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "exceptional" in Japanese?

"exceptional" in Japanese is 例外的, 特別, 特殊. exceptional means: Unusually good; far above average.

How do you pronounce 例外的?

"exceptional" in Japanese is 例外的, pronounced "reigaiteki".

How do you use "exceptional" in a sentence?

Example: "Her exceptional talent for languages impressed the examiners." In Japanese, "exceptional" is 例外的, 特別, 特殊.

Are there other ways to say "exceptional" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 7 translations listed for "exceptional": 例外的, 特別, 特殊, 特異, 並外れる, 別格.

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