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VocabJLPT N1

especially

AdverbNoun

Also written as 取り分け

Definitions

1. especially
2. particularly
3. portioning out (servings of food)

This adverb means "especially" or "in particular," used to single out one thing from a group as the most notable. It often appears at the start of a sentence or clause to emphasize a specific point among several.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Which customer segment is growing especially fast?

Sentence 2

Why does she have such a particular hatred for winter?

Sentence 3

That garden is especially beautiful with the morning dew sparkling on it.

Sentence 4

Which season do you like the most?

Sentence 5

What aspect worries you the most?