JLPT N1

especially; particularly; special

Item 42 of 642 | 10 strokes | Radical: 歹 (death/remains)

Readings

On'yomiシュ
Kun'yomiこと

Mnemonic

ESPECIALLY notable even among the DEAD—truly SPECIAL.

Example Words

特殊 (とくしゅ) special; unique
殊勲 (しゅくん) distinguished service
殊更 (ことさら) especially; deliberately