N1
とくだん (tokudan)
特段
particularly, especially, nothing in particular (when negated)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Emphasizes that something is special or extraordinary. Often used in negative sentences to mean "nothing in particular" (特段の理由はない - there's no particular reason). (特に目立つことや、普通ではないことを強調する。否定形と共に「特に〜ない」という意味で使われることが多い。)
📝 Example Sentences
今日は特段変わったことは何もなかった。
There was nothing particularly unusual today.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "特段"!
「特段」の後に続くことが多い言葉はどれですか？
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「特段〜ない」の形で、「特に〜ない」という意味で使われることが多いです。
English: It is often used in the form "tokudan ~ nai" meaning "nothing in particular".
English: It is often used in the form "tokudan ~ nai" meaning "nothing in particular".
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