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敢えて

JLPT N1

purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.), daringly (doing something), deliberately, intentionally

Details

Part of speech
Adverb
Romaji
aete

Example sentences

あえて とおまわりをしてみたが、けっきょく、ちかみちをえらんだ。

I deliberately took a detour, but ultimately chose the shortcut.

あえてむずかしいもんだいにちょうせんするのは、せいちょうのきかいをえるためだ。

I purposefully take on difficult problems to get opportunities for growth.

aete hantai iken o nobetaga, kekkyoku wa kyakka sareta.

I deliberately voiced a dissenting opinion, but it was ultimately rejected.