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特

特 — special

Learn the correct stroke order for 特 (special), a 10-stroke kanji.

JLPT N4Grade 410 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)トクtoku
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes10
Radical牛
Frequency#234
Meaningsspecial

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

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Common Words

特にとくにparticularly; especially; in particularadverb
特異とくいunique; peculiar; singularna-adjective
特技とくぎspecial skillnoun
特急とっきゅうlimited express (train for which a limited-express ticket is required)noun
特許とっきょpatentnoun
特訓とっくんspecial training; intensive training; crash coursenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 特 (special) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N4 level. It has 10 strokes with radical 牛.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 特 is #234, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

特にとくに — particularly; especially; in particular
特異とくい — unique; peculiar; singular
特技とくぎ — special skill

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (牛)

牛cow物thing牧breed牲animal sacrifice犠sacrifice

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 特 have?

The kanji 特 (special) has 10 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 特?

特 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 特 mean?

特 means: special. On'yomi readings: トク.

What JLPT level is 特?

特 is a JLPT N4 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.