特: the kanji for special
特 is a JLPT N4 kanji that means special. Below are its readings, 10 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
特 is written in 10 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
特 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 10 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
トク (toku)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 特別とくべつ · tokubetsu | special |
| 特にとくに · tokuni | especially |
| 特徴とくちょう · tokuchō | feature; characteristic |
| 特急とっきゅう · tokkyū | limited express train |
| 特長とくちょう · tokuchō | strong point |
| 独特どくとく · dokutoku | unique |
| 特典とくてん · tokuten | benefit; perk |
| 特許とっきょ · tokkyo | patent |
| 特売とくばい · tokubai | special sale |
| 特定とくてい · tokutei | specific |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 特に問題はありません。Tokuni mondai wa arimasen.There are no particular problems.
- 特急で名古屋まで行きます。Tokkyū de Nagoya made ikimasu.I'll take the limited express to Nagoya.
- この製品の特徴を説明します。Kono seihin no tokuchō o setsumei shimasu.I'll explain the features of this product.
- 会員には特典があります。Kaiin ni wa tokuten ga arimasu.Members get special benefits.
- この料理は独特な味がします。Kono ryōri wa dokutoku na aji ga shimasu.This dish has a unique flavor.
- 新しい技術の特許を取りました。Atarashii gijutsu no tokkyo o torimashita.We obtained a patent for the new technology.
Questions about 特
How many strokes does 特 have?
特 is written in 10 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 特?
The on readings are toku (トク). 特 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What is the difference between 特急 and 急行?
特急 (tokkyū, limited express) is the fastest regular train and often needs an extra ticket. 急行 (kyūkō, express) skips fewer stations and usually needs no extra fare.
What JLPT level is 特?
N4. 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 N4 is designed to match the former Level 3.
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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 特
- 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.