特色
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Base noun form. Refers to a distinguishing quality or aspect of something. Often used with particles like 『の』 (no) for possession, e.g., 『この製品の特色』 (kono seihin no tokushoku, 'this product's features').
Theme
User and their coworker Ken are discussing the unique features of their company's new product during a lunch break.
特色
とくしょく
characteristic, feature
Advanced ExpansionAbstract Concepts
Memory Hook
Think of a 'characteristic' that makes something stand out, like a 'toku-shoku' (特色) — it sounds like 'talk-shock' because unique features can be shocking! 'Talk-shock feature' → 特色 (tokushoku, 'characteristic, feature').
Cultural Note
In Japanese culture, 『特色』 (tokushoku, 'characteristic, feature') is commonly used in education, tourism, and product descriptions to highlight what makes something distinct, such as 『学校の特色』 (gakkou no tokushoku, 'school's features') or 『地方の特色』 (chihou no tokushoku, 'regional characteristics').
Forms
Base: 特色Base noun form. Refers to a distinguishing quality or aspect of something. Often used with particles like 『の』 (no) for possession, e.g., 『この製品の特色』 (kono seihin no tokushoku, 'this product's features').