特
special
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of cow and temple. Special cow kept at temple.
Symbolism
Special, feature, unique. Represents being distinguished from others.
Component Breakdown
cow + 寺
Words & Expressions
Words written with 特
Four-Character Compounds
特筆大書
とくひつたいしょ
(printed or written in) large letters
特権階級
とっけんかいきゅう
privileged class
Proverbs & Idioms
特に取り立てて言うほどでもない
とくにとりたててゆうほどでもない
Nothing particularly noteworthy
Not especially remarkable or worth mentioning
Anime & Manga
帰還者の魔法は特別です
A Returner's Magic Should Be Special
A well-known work with 特 in its Japanese title.
ワンダーエッグ・プライオリティ 特別編
WONDER EGG PRIORITY: My Priority
A well-known work with 特 in its Japanese title.
キルラキル 特別編
Kill la Kill: GOODBYE AGAIN
A well-known work with 特 in its Japanese title.
エンジェルビーツ 特別篇
Angel Beats! Specials
A well-known work with 特 in its Japanese title.
僕のヒーローアカデミア THE MOVIE 〜2人の英雄〜 特典
My Hero Academia the Movie: Two Heroes Specials
A well-known work with 特 in its Japanese title.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 特 mean in Japanese?
特 means special.
How do you read 特?
On'yomi: トク (TOKU).
How many strokes does 特 have?
特 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 牛 (cow).
Is 特 a good kanji for a tattoo?
特 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means special. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.