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VocabJLPT N3

peculiarity

Nounの-Adjectiveな-Adjective

Definitions

1. peculiarity
2. uniqueness
3. understood only by oneself

This word means "unique" or "distinctive," describing a quality, style, or characteristic that belongs only to a particular person, thing, or culture and cannot be found elsewhere. It carries a neutral to positive nuance and is used to highlight what makes something stand out from others.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"This place has a really unique flavor," my friend laughed.

Sentence 2

Even if his quirks are unusual, that doesn't make them bad.

Sentence 3

"The culture here is a little quirky, but you'll get used to it," my coworker told me.

Sentence 4

Look — the way that person walks is so distinctive, they really stand out!

Sentence 5

To begin with, what counts as "right" looks different for everyone.