別に
べつに
betsuni
nounVocabularyLevel 48 - JLPT N3

Quick answer

別に (べつに (betsuni)) means "nothing · (not) specially". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

nothing · (not) specially

Also : nothing · (not) specially · (not) especially · (not) particularly · with neg. sentence

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The word 別に (べつに) means '(not) particularly'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of (not) particularly.

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

別
Fork / Extra / Diverge
Kunわか.れる、わ.ける
Onべつ
JLPT N4

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