Especially
Particularly
adverb
Something is towards (に) special. That thing is especially special, wouldn't you say?
The reading is the same reading you learned for this kanji.
特に重要
especially important
特に注意する
to pay particular attention
特にない
none in particular
今日は特に予定ないですよ。
I don't have any plans today in particular.
このメロンは特にかたいですね。まるでボーリングの玉のようだ。
This melon is especially hard. It's like a bowling ball.
「お夕飯は何が食べたい?」「何でもいいよ。特にこだわりはないよ。」
"What would you like for supper?" "Anything is fine. I’m not especially picky."