べつに
betsuniadverb★Intermediate
informal
Not particularly; not especially; doesn't matter
べつに、気にしないで。
Don't worry about it.
べつに、行きたくない。
I don't particularly want to go.
💡
Often used to downplay something or to indicate indifference.
Collocations
べつにnot particularlyべつにいいit's fineべつに気にしないdon't worry about it
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related Phrases
別にいいphrase
It's fine
別に気にしないphrase
Don't worry about it
💡Pro Tip
Casual Usage
This word is very common in everyday speech and is often used to soften a response or show indifference.
⚡Gold Rule
Indifference
Use 'べつに' to express that something doesn't matter or isn't important to you.
📖Word Origin
Derived from the noun '別' (betsu, meaning 'different') with the adverbial suffix 'に' (ni).
📝Usage Notes
Commonly used in casual conversation to express indifference or to soften a refusal.
Word Breakdown
別
different
rootに
adverbial suffix
suffix和英辞典