BloomkoJLPT N3 · Describing things
特別
とくべつ
special
Stroke order of 特別
2 characters, 17 strokes in total. Watch the animation, then try writing it yourself.
特 · 10 strokes別 · 7 strokes
Memory trick
A temple (寺) cow (牛) separated by a knife (刂) from the herd: special.
Parts: 特 = 牛 cow + 寺 temple; 別 = separate (刂 knife)
Example sentence
今日は特別な日です。
きょうはとくべつなひです。
Today is a special day.