Translation of Japanese word "特に" to English
特に
とくに
[tokuni]
IPA: /tokuni/
Meaning
VerbIn a special manner; specially.
How to use
特に (toku ni) — 'especially / particularly'. 特に好きな食べ物 — especially favorite food. 特になし — nothing in particular. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
especially / particularly
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 特に
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): とくに
Romaji Transcription: tokuni
Example Sentences
特に彼女は料理が上手です。
とくに かれは りょうりが じょうずです。
Especially, she is good at cooking.
特にこの店のコーヒーは美味しいです。
とくに このみせの こーひーは おいしいです。
Particularly, the coffee in this store is delicious.
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Common phrases
- 特に〜— especially ~ / particularly ~
- 特に彼女は料理が上手です。— Especially, she is good at cooking.
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Frequency rank: #261 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "特に" mean?▼
The Japanese word "特に" means "especially / particularly" in English.
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The word "特に" is read as "とくに" (tokuni). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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