What is the meaning and reading of the kanji "特"?

The kanji "特" belongs to JLPT N4 and means "Special, Peculiar". Its Onyomi is "トク (toku)" and Kunyomi is "".

JLPT N4

特

Special, Peculiar

Q: Is there a memory mnemonic for "特"?

Yes! Radical breakdown: "牛 (cow) + 寺 (temple)". Mnemonic Story: "Imagine a *cow* (牛) wandering freely inside a sacred *temple* (寺). This is an incredibly *peculiar* sight! This must be a *special* cow, perhaps even a holy one, to be allowed in such an honored place."

Onyomi

トク (toku)

Kunyomi

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🧠 Memory Mnemonic

🔍 Radical Breakdown

牛 (cow) + 寺 (temple)

📖 Mnemonic Story

Imagine a *cow* (牛) wandering freely inside a sacred *temple* (寺). This is an incredibly *peculiar* sight! This must be a *special* cow, perhaps even a holy one, to be allowed in such an honored place.

💡 Quick Hint: Special temple cow

Essential N4 Vocabulary

特に

とくに

Especially

特別

とくべつ

Special

特急

とっきゅう

Limited express (train)

Kanji Practice Quiz

Verify your memory for "特"

＿＿＿＿＿好きな食べ物は何ですか。

🎉 正解 / Correct!

解説: 特には「とくに」と読みます。
English: Especially is read as 'toku ni'.

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