とりわけ
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とりわけ
toriwake
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especially; above all ~
N1
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JLPT Level
N1
Advanced · Literary, rhetorical & rare forms
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toriwake
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51410
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📝 Usage Notes
especially; above all ~
📖 How to use it
とりわけ is an adverb meaning 'especially' or 'above all,' used to single out one item from a group.
Attaches to
Attaches to the beginning of a clause or sentence, modifying the element that follows (often a phrase with は, が, or a noun). No conjugation is needed.
とりわけ is a formal, written-style adverb. It points to one thing as being more notable than others in a set. You can place it before a noun, an adjective, or a clause. It often pairs with 特に in meaning, but とりわけ has a stronger sense of 'among all these, this one stands out.' It is not used in casual conversation; you would hear 特に or なんといっても instead.
この作家の作品はどれも面白いが、とりわけ初期の短編が好きだ。
Kono sakka no sakuhin wa dore mo omoshiroi ga, toriwake shoki no tanpen ga suki da.
All of this author's works are interesting, but I especially like his early short stories.
旅行先では、とりわけ地元の市場を訪れるのが楽しみだ。
Ryokou-saki de wa, toriwake jimoto no ichiba o otozureru no ga tanoshimi da.
When I travel, I look forward to visiting local markets above all.
彼は多くの才能を持っているが、とりわけ語学力に優れている。
Kare wa ooku no sainou o motte iru ga, toriwake gogakuryoku ni sugurete iru.
He has many talents, but he excels especially in language ability.
Not 特に (toku ni)
特に is common in both speech and writing, and is less emphatic. とりわけ is more formal and literary, often used in essays or structured speech to highlight a single example among many.
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とりわけ is formal and primarily used in writing or prepared speech; in casual conversation, use 特に.
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とりわけ
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does the grammar pattern とりわけ mean?
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Especially; above all ~
What JLPT level is とりわけ?
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Nihoner currently groups this pattern under JLPT N1 — Advanced · Literary, rhetorical & rare forms. Use the level label as study guidance rather than a prediction of what will appear on an exam.
How do you use とりわけ in a sentence?
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Attach とりわけ (toriwake) to the appropriate verb or noun form as described in the usage notes. Then try writing two original sentences — one about yourself and one about something around you.
Is とりわけ formal or casual Japanese?
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とりわけ is used in formal or written contexts. You will see it mainly in written texts, news, business Japanese and academic contexts.
How can I remember とりわけ long-term?
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Use the flashcard on this page for active recall — see the pattern, reconstruct the usage from memory, then flip. Follow with the 4-choice quiz to distinguish it from similar patterns. Review later the same day and again over the following days. Writing original sentences can help you practise using the pattern in context.