特ダネ (とくダネ) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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noun
scoop; exclusive news
Refers to a news story obtained exclusively by a particular media outlet or reporter, often implying a competitive advantage.
世
界
中
を
飛
び
回
っ
て
いる
。
He travels around the world chasing exclusive stories.
Similar words
- スクープ
スクープ is a direct loanword from English 'scoop' and is often used interchangeably with 特ダネ, but 特ダネ has a slightly more journalistic, insider feel.
- ニュース
ニュース is the general term for news, while 特ダネ specifically means an exclusive or breaking story obtained ahead of competitors.
Etymology
Abbreviation of 特別 (とくべつ, special) + 種 (たね, seed/source), with 種 written in katakana as ダネ. The term originated in newspaper journalism.
