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.
特に病院ではしずかにしなければいけません。
You have to be quiet, especially in the hospital.
このメロンは特にかたいですね。まるでカボチャのようだ。
This melon is particularly hard. It's like a squash.
「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."