別に

Meaning

1. adv
   (not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially
2. adv
   separately; apart; additionally; extra

Example sentences

• 「何を考えてるの？」「別に・・・」

  "What are you thinking about?" "Nothin'..."

• 別にブルマに特別な関心があるわけじゃない。そういうフェティシズムはない、と思う。

  It's not like I've got any special interest in gym shorts - I've not got that fetish, I think.

• 別に制服着込んだ外宇宙の使者が、伴侶を求めて徘徊してるわけでもなかろうに。

  It's not as if an emissary from outer space will have slipped into school uniform and be loitering around seeking a partner.