特有
Meanings
1
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective
characteristic of; peculiar to; unique to
Describes a trait, feature, or property that is distinctive to a particular thing, person, region, or group. Often used in the pattern ～に特有の／な.
Many plants characteristic of this region can be seen.
His way of speaking has a rhythm peculiar to him.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉に特有の〈物〉a thing characteristic of a place
This is a dish characteristic of this region.
- 〈人〉に特有の〈事〉a trait peculiar to a particular person or group
He has a way of speaking that's peculiar to him.