na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', adverb, noun
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional
Broadly used for something that is not ordinary, set apart, or given distinct treatment. Functions as a な-adjective, の-adjective, adverb, or noun.
Today is a special day.
He was given special treatment.
There is no particular reason.
The teacher gives him special treatment above everyone else.
This ring is something special to me.
Today I was allowed to go home early as a special exception.
There's nothing special about the food at this restaurant.
特別 means 'special' in a broad sense, often implying favorable treatment, whereas 特異 focuses on being inherently odd or singular.
特別 simply means 'special' in a neutral, descriptive way, while せっかく carries the added nuance that an opportunity or effort should not be wasted.
特別 broadly means 'special', while エクストラ specifically implies something beyond the standard grade or quantity, as in エクストラバージンオイル.
特別 means 'special' in the sense of exceptional or distinguished, while 臨時 just means held outside the regular schedule, without implying distinction.
特別 means 'special' or 'exceptional', the opposite of 当たり前's sense of being ordinary or the norm.
特別 describes something special or exceptional, the opposite of ただ meaning 'ordinary, common'.
特別 means 'special, exceptional,' contrasting with 通常's sense of being ordinary or standard.
特別 means special or remarkable, contrasting with the everyday, unremarkable sense of 何気ない.
特別 means 'special, exceptional', contrasting with 標準的's meaning of being an unremarkable, typical case.
special committee
deluxe suite; special room