일부러 + verb; 일부러 그런 거 아니에요 = I didn't mean it
on purpose, deliberately; specially
Example
친구를 만나려고 일부러 일찍 나왔어요.
I came out early on purpose to meet my friend.
Good to know
일부러 그런 거 아니에요 is the go-to phrase for 'I didn't do it on purpose.'
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