“Exceptional” in Japanese
Short answer
Exceptional in Japanese is “特段” (tokudan). Full meaning: exceptional, unusual, special; especially, exceptionally, unusually.
Other ways to say “Exceptional” in Japanese
異例
irei exceptional, unusual, extraordinary, unprecedented, singular
桁外れ
ketahazure incredible, extraordinary, exceptional, phenomenal
破格
hakaku extraordinary, exceptional, unprecedented, special, abnormal, irregular; solecistic, non-standard, irregular
例外的
reigaiteki exceptional, unusual
異数
isuu unusual, exceptional, phenomenal
格別
kakubetsu particular, special, exceptional, especial; particularly, especially, exceptionally
抜群
batsugun outstanding, excellent, exceptional, distinguished, unrivaled, surpassing (e.g. beauty), beyond compare
特例的
tokureiteki special (case, etc.), exceptional, extraordinary
類まれ
taguimare rare, exceptional, extraordinary, unique, incomparable, unparalleled, matchless
特別
tokubetsu special, particular, extraordinary, exceptional, especial
格段
kakudan dramatic (improvement), remarkable (difference), marked, noticeable; (far) better, exceptional
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