JLPT N3 Intermediate
別に
Not particularly (used with negatives); separately or in addition.
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別 root noun/na-adjective
1 Adverb
Not particularly" / "Not really
Indicates that something is not particularly special, important, or worth mentioning when paired with a negative.
Example
A 何か 食べたい もの ある ？
B ううん 、 別に ない よ 。
A: Is there anything you want to eat? B: Nah, not really.
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2 Adverb
Separately" / "In addition
Describes an action or state that is treated as distinct, apart, or additional to the main subject.
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