特別 (とくべつ, tokubetsu) Japanese meaning: special | KotomoraHe was given special treatment.
There is no particular reason.
Usage patterns
特別扱いするto give someone special treatment
The teacher gives him special treatment above everyone else.
〈人〉にとって特別な〈物〉something special to someone
This ring is something special to me.
特別に〈動詞〉to do something as a special exception
Today I was allowed to go home early as a special exception.
何も特別なことはないthere's nothing special about it
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.
当たり前
N3
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.
deluxe suite; special room
