TV/radio special; special program
Abbreviation of 特別番組. Used in broadcasting contexts for a one-off or special episode, often replacing regular programming.
See also: 特別番組
Tonight, a special program of the popular anime will be broadcast.
Tonight, the regular program is off the air due to a special broadcast.
At the end of the year, many music specials are broadcast.
A big special program was scheduled for the year-end.
This show was aired as a special program.
スペシャル is a katakana loanword often used interchangeably with 特番 for a one-off special episode, especially in casual or promotional contexts.
特番 is short for 特別番組 and refers specifically to a special TV or radio program, while 特集 also covers print and online features.
特集 refers to a themed feature or segment within a regular program, whereas 特番 is an entire standalone special program.
Abbreviation of 特別番組 (とくべつばんぐみ, 'special program'), formed by taking the first kanji of each word.