particularly, especially, exceptionally
On'yomi (音読み)
- シュ
Kun'yomi (訓読み)
- こと
About this kanji
The kanji 殊 primarily means "particularly" or "especially." It is often used in a noun form and is seen in phrases that highlight uniqueness or distinction. For example, the compound 特殊 (とくしゅ) means "special" and is used for things that are set apart from the usual. Another common usage is 殊に (ことに), which translates to "especially" and emphasizes specific points in conversation. You might also encounter 殊勝 (しゅしょう), meaning "admirable," to describe someone's commendable actions. This kanji is often found in contexts discussing exceptional qualities or services. Make sure to remember that while it emphasizes special characteristics, it should not be confused with everyday topics.
Example sentences
殊に注意が必要だ。
Particularly, caution is necessary.
Meanings across languages
- English
- particularly, especially, exceptionally
- Tiếng Việt
- đặc biệt
- 日本語
- 殊
- 한국어
- 특별히
- 中文
- 特别
- id
- secara khusus
- th
- โดยเฉพาะ
- es
- particularmente
- fr
- particulièrement
- de
- Besonders
- pt
- particularmente
Common compounds
- 特殊とくしゅspecial, particular, peculiar
- 殊にことにespecially, particularly, unusually
- 殊勲しゅくんdistinguished services, meritorious deeds
- 特殊法人とくしゅほうじんsemigovernmental corporation
- 殊勝しゅしょうadmirable, laudable
- 特殊撮影とくしゅさつえいspecial effects, SFX
- 行殊ぎょうじょevent
- 殊更ことさらintentionally, deliberately, designedly
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