“Special” in Japanese
Short answer
Special in Japanese is “特別” (tokubetsu). Full meaning: special, particular, extraordinary, exceptional, especial.
Other ways to say “Special” in Japanese
特殊
tokushu special, particular, peculiar, unique
別格
bekkaku special, extraordinary
格別
kakubetsu particular, special, exceptional, especial; particularly, especially, exceptionally
然したる
sashitaru (any) particular, special, material, perceptible, noticeable
スペシャル
supesharu special; TV special
別段
betsudan particular, special; (not) particularly, (not) especially
特例的
tokureiteki special (case, etc.), exceptional, extraordinary
定食
teishoku set meal, special (of the day)
別途
betto separate, special, another; separately
べつだん
betsudan particular, special; (not) particularly, (not) especially
格外
kakugai nonstandard, extraordinary, special
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