Vocab Info

N2 Adverb

(こと)especially, particularly, unusually, above all, additionally

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Adverb

      1.

      especially, particularly, unusually, above all

    2. Adverb

      2.

      additionally

      Archaic

    All Forms

    殊に 【ことに】異に 【ことに】

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    Details

    • Pitch Accent

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    Examples

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      (こと)優秀(ゆうしゅう)生徒(せいと)表彰(ひょうしょう)する。

      To especially commend outstanding students. {especially, particularly, unusually, above all, additionally}

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      季節(きせつ)(なか)では、(こと)(ふゆ)()きです。

      Among the seasons, I particularly like winter. {especially, particularly, unusually, above all, additionally}

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      この小説(しょうせつ)(こと)面白(おもしろ)いので、よく()れるだろう。

      This novel is particularly interesting, so it will probably sell well. {especially, particularly, unusually, above all, additionally}

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      (おっと)(だれ)にでも(やさ)しいが、(いぬ)()つけるにつけ(こと)(やさ)しくなる。

      My husband is kind to everyone, but he becomes especially gentle when he finds a dog. {especially, particularly, unusually, above all, additionally}

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      天気(てんき)予報(よほう)():「今年(ことし)(なつ)(こと)(あつ)いので、熱中(ねっちゅう)(しょう)()をつけましょう。」

      Weather Forecaster: 'This summer is especially hot, so let's be careful about heatstroke.' {especially, particularly, unusually, above all, additionally}

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