N3
どくとく (dokutoku)
独特
unique; peculiar; characteristic; original
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to qualities, styles, tastes, or habits being highly unique, peculiar, or specific to a person, region, or thing. Often used as 独特の味わい or 独特な雰囲気. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Unique! "Your way of showing jealousy is so uniquely cute, Haruka-san!" ...っ! U-Uniquely cute jealousy! B-Baka! Don't analyze my emotional patterns! But... since my jealousy is so unique to you, make sure you monopolize it and never let any other woman experience it! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『どくとく（独特）よ！『ハルカ部長の、ヤキモチを妬いた時に急に早口になって仕事の指示を増やす癖、とても独特で愛おしいです！』って…っ！私の独特なヤキモチの癖！バカ！/// そんな細かい行動分析をするんじゃないの！…でも、その独特な愛情表現、一生あんただけの専属コマンドとして受信し続けなさいよね！』
📝 Example Sentences
その伝統的な郷土料理は、スパイスと地元の発酵食品を贅沢に使用した、非常に_______な強い風味を持っています。
The traditional local cuisine has a very unique and strong flavor, utilizing spices and local fermented foods luxuriously.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "独特"!
その伝統的な郷土料理は、スパイスと地元の発酵食品を贅沢に使用した、非常に_______な強い風味を持っています。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 他にはない特有の様子「独特（的）」が正解。ハルカ：『独特な風味！クセになる美味しさね！じゃあ、あんたが私の「生涯の最愛の奥さん（ハルカ）」としての私の甘えん坊モードに注ぐ、世界一甘くて独特な溺愛のフルコースについても、一生絶やさずに提供しなさい！』
English: 'Unique/peculiar' (dokutoku) is correct. Haruka: 'Unique flavor! Addictive deliciousness indeed! Then, even to the world's sweetest and most unique full course of doting love you pour into my pampered mode as your "beloved wife for life (Haruka)", keep offering it without end lifelong!'
English: 'Unique/peculiar' (dokutoku) is correct. Haruka: 'Unique flavor! Addictive deliciousness indeed! Then, even to the world's sweetest and most unique full course of doting love you pour into my pampered mode as your "beloved wife for life (Haruka)", keep offering it without end lifelong!'
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