独特
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Noun meaning a distinctive or unique feature. Describes something that stands out as different. Example: 『この料理は独特の味がします』 (kono ryouri wa dokutoku no aji ga shimasu, 'This dish has a unique taste.').
Theme
At a small art gallery, User and their artist friend Satoshi discuss the uniqueness of a new painting exhibition they are viewing.
独特
どくとく
peculiarity, uniqueness, characteristic
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Imagine something so unique it's 'doo-tok'—like a peculiar duck! 『独特』 (dokutoku, 'peculiarity') sounds like 'doo-tok'—a duck with a unique quack.
Cultural Note
『独特』 (dokutoku, 'peculiarity') is often used to describe distinctive aspects of Japanese culture, such as 『独特の美意識』 (dokutoku no biishiki, 'unique aesthetic sense') in art or cuisine.
Forms
Base: 独特Noun meaning a distinctive or unique feature. Describes something that stands out as different. Example: 『この料理は独特の味がします』 (kono ryouri wa dokutoku no aji ga shimasu, 'This dish has a unique taste.').