JMdict entry #1788820

1. noun (common) (futsuumeishi) special ward; administrative subdivision of a prefecture that has a directly elected mayor and assembly
2. noun (common) (futsuumeishi) abbreviation special economic zone (in China)
   see: 特別経済区
3. noun (common) (futsuumeishi) special administrative region of China (e.g. Hong Kong)
   see: 特別行政区
4. noun (common) (futsuumeishi) special district (of a nation with a federal structure)
   see: コロンビア特別区