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specific
の-AdjectiveNounSuru VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. specific
  2. 2. particular
  3. 3. specifying
A noun and な-adjective meaning "specific" or "particular," used to indicate something that is clearly identified or singled out. It appears frequently in formal writing and speech, such as legal documents or academic texts.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Why do I keep replaying that one specific mistake in my head…

Sentence 2

Sometimes when a certain topic comes up, the whole atmosphere shifts.

Sentence 3

That boss is only ever nice to certain people!

Sentence 4

Do you think we can figure out who dropped their key at the entrance?

Sentence 5

If only we could pinpoint a specific cause, we could fix it right away!