special grade; top class; premium quality
Used for ranking, classification, or premium status. Often appears as a prefix in compounds like 特等席 (special seat) or 特等賞 (top prize).
This tea was selected as special grade.
I watched the game from a premium seat.
special seat; box seat; premium seat
Compound of 特 (special) and 等 (class, grade). The reading is standard on'yomi.