特に

とくに

Especially, particularly

N4adverb·tokuni

How to remember it

特 (special) + に = 'in a special way,' singling one thing out.

Example sentences

  • 特に問題はありません。

    とくにもんだいはありません。

    There are no problems in particular.

  • 日本の食べ物、特に寿司が好きです。

    にほんのたべもの、とくにすしがすきです。

    I like Japanese food, especially sushi.

Usage

Adverb placed right before the emphasized item; softens negatives (特に…ない).

Related words

特別とりわけかなりとても

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