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Picture story for the kanji 特, meaning special

特 kanji: meaning “special”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N410 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
special
On'yomi
トク
Kun'yomi
none

Picture story to remember 特

Think of special animals. Sacred cows (牛) in Hindu temples (寺) wander around freely, with no fear of becoming roast beef.

Parts in this story:牛, 寺

How to write 特: stroke order

特 is written with 10 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 特

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Kanji that share parts with 特.