What does 別に mean?
別に is a Japanese adverb meaning “(not) particularly, nothing” in English. It can also be translated as “separately” depending on context. It is written as 別に in kanji, べつに in hiragana, and betsuni in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
たまにまる一日ぼけっとしていても別に悪い事じゃない。
It's no crime to just idle the whole day once in a while.
ソースを別にください。
I'd like the sauce on the side.