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特
特 (readings: とく; Japanese kanji) means “special”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 特別 (special).
What does 特 mean?
| Kanji | 特 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | special |
| Readings | とく |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 特
特 is read とく depending on the word.
Example words with 特
| Example | 特別 (special) |
|---|
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Updated: 2026-07-14