JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
殊 — particularly
- Reading
- シュ・こと
- Meaning
- particularly; especially; exceptionally
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
殊 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is シュ・こと and it means particularly; especially; exceptionally. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
殊 appears in everyday japanese words such as 殊に (especially) and 特殊 (special).
Japanese words containing 殊
Frequently asked questions
What does 殊 mean in Japanese?
殊 means particularly; especially; exceptionally in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 殊 read?
殊 is read シュ・こと. Reading it inside real words — 殊に and 特殊 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 殊 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 殊 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 殊 in a word?
A common word containing 殊 is 殊に (ことに) — "especially". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 殊 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 殊 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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