に【ことに】

Frequency rank: – (for form ことに: 218.)
    adverb (fukushi)
  1. especially; particularly; unusually; above all
  2. additionallyarchaism
Forms
  • に【ことに】
  • に【ことに】
  • ことにFrequency rank: 218.
Generated word frames (experimental)
きごう[きごう]きごう[きごう]きごう[きごう]
[Person] considers [Object] particularly for [Reason]
He considers that issue particularly important.
きごう[きごう]きごう[きごう]きごう[きごう]
[Person] spends [Time] particularly on [Activity]
She particularly spends her days on studying.
きごう[きごう]きごう[きごう]きごう[きごう]
[Object] is particularly [State] in [Place]
This furniture is particularly beautiful in the living room.
きごう[きごう]きごう[きごう]きごう[きごう]
[Person] feels [Emotion] particularly in [Situation]
He feels particularly nervous during the meeting.
きごう[きごう]きごう[きごう]きごう[きごう]
[Person] takes a particularly [Attitude] toward [Target]
He takes a particularly gentle attitude toward children.
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. especially; particularly; unusually; above all
    2. This meaning is used when emphasizing a specific point or element that stands out compared to others in a context. It highlights the importance or uniqueness of that point.
    He has particularly outstanding talent.
    This scenery is especially beautiful.
  2. additionally
    3. In this sense, it indicates that something is being added to what has already been mentioned, often to provide further information or context.
    He succeeded. Additionally, he has been working hard since he was young.
    This product is inexpensive. Additionally, the quality is good.
Generated collocations (experimental)
to pay particular attentionespecially importantparticularly interestingespecially enjoyablea particularly important pointto have unusual experienceto be especially gratefulrequiring special attention
Generated related terms (experimental)
【ことに】
Refers to something that is particularly noteworthy or deserving of special attention.
This dish is particularly delicious.
【とくに】
Similar to "殊に", this word is used to indicate something that stands out or is specific among others.
He is especially good at soccer.
【うえに】
This term implies "in addition to" or "furthermore", often used when adding information.
She can speak English, and in addition, she can also speak French.
【つうじょう】
Meaning "usually" or "normally", this contrasts with "殊に" as it refers to the regular state of affairs rather than a special case.
Usually, I send emails in the morning.
【きわだって】
This word emphasizes something that stands out significantly, similar to "especially" but with stronger emphasis.
He stands out as the best in the class.
【とくべつに】
Referring to something done in a special way or for a specific purpose, often similar contextually to "especially".
Today, we will especially invite guests.
Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
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