Especially, Particularly
adverb
Something is towards (に) special. That thing is especially special, wouldn't you say?
とくに
The reading is the same reading you learned for this kanji.
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."