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Meanings
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TV/radio special; special program
abbreviation
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, the regular program is off the air due to a special broadcast.
At the end of the year, many music specials are broadcast.
Usage patterns
- 特番を放送するto broadcast a special program
Tonight, a special program of the popular anime will be broadcast.
- 特番が組まれるa special program is scheduled/arranged
A big special program was scheduled for the year-end.
- 特番として〈動詞〉to do something in the form of a special program
This show was aired as a special program.