special in Japanese
special in Japanese is 特別, 特殊, スペシャル — special means different from what is usual or ordinary in a valued way.
special in Japanese
特別
Pronounced: tokubetsu
Distinguished by a unique, particular, or unusual quality.
特殊
Pronounced: tokushu
Distinguished by a unique, particular, or unusual quality.
スペシャル
Pronounced: supesharu
A meal offered only at a certain time by a restaurant, not as a standing fixture of the menu; often, one of a rotation of meals systematically offered for a lower price; also often a dish at a nondiscounted price that is seasonal or otherwise exciting or unusual.
What does "special" mean?
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adj Different from what is usual or ordinary in a valued way.
"She saved her favorite dress for a special occasion."
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noun A reduced price offered for a limited time, or the item sold at that price.
"The restaurant's lunch special was soup and a sandwich for six dollars."
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noun A one-off television or radio program outside the usual schedule.
"The network aired a holiday special featuring the whole cast."
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special in a sentence
- She saved her favorite dress for a special occasion.
- Every child is special in their own way.
- The restaurant's lunch special was soup and a sandwich for six dollars.
- The network aired a holiday special featuring the whole cast.
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What is "special" in Japanese?
"special" in Japanese is 特別, 特殊, スペシャル. special means: Different from what is usual or ordinary in a valued way.
How do you pronounce 特別?
"special" in Japanese is 特別, pronounced "tokubetsu".
How do you use "special" in a sentence?
Example: "She saved her favorite dress for a special occasion." In Japanese, "special" is 特別, 特殊, スペシャル.
Are there other ways to say "special" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "special": 特別, 特殊, スペシャル.
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