別に
べつに
betsuni
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 48 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
別に (べつに (betsuni)) means "Nothing (in negative context)". It is read べつに (betsuni). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
Nothing (in negative context)
Also : (not) specially · (not) especially · (not) particularly
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Example Sentences
別に問題はない。
べつにもんだいはない。
There is no particular problem.
別に怒っているわけじゃない。
べつにおこっているわけじゃない。
I am not particularly angry.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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