殊: the kanji for especially; special
殊 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means especially; special. Below are its readings, 6 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
殊 is written in 10 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
殊 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 6 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
シュ (shu)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 特殊とくしゅ · tokushu | special; unique |
| 殊勝しゅしょう · shushō | admirable |
| 殊勲しゅくん · shukun | distinguished service |
こと (koto)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 殊にことに · koto ni | especially |
| 殊の外ことのほか · koto no hoka | exceptionally |
| 殊更ことさら · kotosara | intentionally; especially |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 特殊な技術が必要な仕事だ。Tokushu na gijutsu ga hitsuyō na shigoto da.It's work that requires special skills.
- 今年の夏は殊に暑い。Kotoshi no natsu wa koto ni atsui.This summer is especially hot.
- 試験は殊の外やさしかった。Shiken wa koto no hoka yasashikatta.The exam was surprisingly easy.
- 殊更に大げさに言う必要はない。Kotosara ni ōgesa ni iu hitsuyō wa nai.There's no need to exaggerate on purpose.
- 殊勝な心がけだ。Shushō na kokorogake da.That's an admirable attitude.
Questions about 殊
How many strokes does 殊 have?
殊 is written in 10 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 殊?
The on readings are shu (シュ). The kun readings are koto (こと).
What JLPT level is 殊?
N1. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 殊
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.