How do you say "A specific example" in Japanese?

"A specific example" in Japanese is "具体的な例". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

What does "具体的な例" mean in English?

"具体的な例" means "A specific example" in English. Usage tip: [具体的な例] = “a specific example.” Add [はありますか] to make a standard interviewer question.

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How to Say ‘A specific example’ in Japanese

具体的な例

gutai teki na rei

[goo-tie teki nah ray]

💬 Usage Tip: [具体的な例] = “a specific example.” Add [はありますか] to make a standard interviewer question.

🇯🇵 In Japan: In Japan, “show, don’t tell” is big in interviews—specific episodes build trust quickly.

Phrase Breakdown

具体的

gutai teki

concrete; specific

Means “specific, concrete (not vague).” Often used with な to modify a noun: 具体的な〜.

Example

具体的に説明してください。

Please explain it specifically.

Words in this phrase

具体

gutai

[goo-tie]

concrete; specific

Base word meaning “specific/concrete.” Used with な to modify nouns in polite interview answers.

Example

具体に言うと締め切り管理が得意です。

To be specific, I'm good at managing deadlines.

的

teki

[teki]

"-like"; "-al"; "-ic" (suffix)

Suffix forming an adjective meaning “-ic/-al” (as in “specific”).

Example

的に説明すると分かりやすいです。

If you explain it specifically, it’s easy to understand.

な

[nah]

(na-adjective linker)

Connector used after na-adjectives to modify nouns (e.g., 具体的な + noun).

Example

具体的な成果を伝えます。

I will communicate specific results.

例

rei

[ray]

example

Noun meaning “example.” Often used as 例を挙げる (to give an example).

Example

例を準備して強みを説明します。

I prepare examples and explain my strengths.

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