あえて

Frequency rank: 2,614.

Alsoえて【あえて】て【あえて】

adverb (fukushi)

purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); deliberately; intentionallyword usually written using kana alone

This meaning indicates taking action that may seem unnecessary or counterproductive, often done with intention or courage.

If I were to say it, I think it would be better to stop.

not necessarily; not particularly; not especiallyword usually written using kana aloneused with neg. verb

This meaning is used to express that something does not have to be the case or might not be applicable in a particular situation.

That doesn't necessarily apply.

definitely notword usually written using kana alonearchaismused with neg. verb

This usage emphasizes a strong refusal or negation, making it clear that something is certainly not the case.

I definitely would not say it’s impossible.

Example sentences32 results

Ha-ha-ha-hah! No worry! I brazenly bluffed.

Tatoeba

She doesn't dare leave the room for fear she should catch cold.

Tatoeba

国語辞典Japanese definitions

あえて

むり無理に。とくべつ特別ないと意図をもって持って。わざわざ。

ひてい否定のぶん文で、とくだん特段なことではなく。とくに特に。べつに別に。かならずしも。

あえてきゅうりにはかぎらないが、しゅん旬がうまいということは、いま今もむかし昔もかわらない変わらない。

ひてい否定のぶん文で、まったく全く。すこしも少しも。

ちょう張も、いじ意地も、ぜんせい全盛も、げい芸ももとよりあえてゆずら譲らぬ。

Wiktionary

あえて

Frequency rank: 2,614.

Alsoえて【あえて】て【あえて】

adverb (fukushi)

purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); deliberately; intentionallyword usually written using kana alone

This meaning indicates taking action that may seem unnecessary or counterproductive, often done with intention or courage.

If I were to say it, I think it would be better to stop.

not necessarily; not particularly; not especiallyword usually written using kana aloneused with neg. verb

This meaning is used to express that something does not have to be the case or might not be applicable in a particular situation.

That doesn't necessarily apply.

definitely notword usually written using kana alonearchaismused with neg. verb

This usage emphasizes a strong refusal or negation, making it clear that something is certainly not the case.

I definitely would not say it’s impossible.

Example sentences32 results

Ha-ha-ha-hah! No worry! I brazenly bluffed.

Tatoeba

She doesn't dare leave the room for fear she should catch cold.

Tatoeba

国語辞典Japanese definitions

あえて

むり無理に。とくべつ特別ないと意図をもって持って。わざわざ。

ひてい否定のぶん文で、とくだん特段なことではなく。とくに特に。べつに別に。かならずしも。

あえてきゅうりにはかぎらないが、しゅん旬がうまいということは、いま今もむかし昔もかわらない変わらない。

ひてい否定のぶん文で、まったく全く。すこしも少しも。

ちょう張も、いじ意地も、ぜんせい全盛も、げい芸ももとよりあえてゆずら譲らぬ。

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意daring; brave; bold; sad; tragic; pitiful

訓あ.えて、あ.えない、あ.えず

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あえて

Frequency rank: 2,614.

Alsoえて【あえて】て【あえて】

adverb (fukushi)

purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); deliberately; intentionallyword usually written using kana alone

This meaning indicates taking action that may seem unnecessary or counterproductive, often done with intention or courage.

If I were to say it, I think it would be better to stop.

not necessarily; not particularly; not especiallyword usually written using kana aloneused with neg. verb

This meaning is used to express that something does not have to be the case or might not be applicable in a particular situation.

That doesn't necessarily apply.

definitely notword usually written using kana alonearchaismused with neg. verb

This usage emphasizes a strong refusal or negation, making it clear that something is certainly not the case.

I definitely would not say it’s impossible.

Example sentences32 results

Ha-ha-ha-hah! No worry! I brazenly bluffed.

Tatoeba

She doesn't dare leave the room for fear she should catch cold.

Tatoeba

国語辞典Japanese definitions

あえて

むり無理に。とくべつ特別ないと意図をもって持って。わざわざ。

ひてい否定のぶん文で、とくだん特段なことではなく。とくに特に。べつに別に。かならずしも。

あえてきゅうりにはかぎらないが、しゅん旬がうまいということは、いま今もむかし昔もかわらない変わらない。

ひてい否定のぶん文で、まったく全く。すこしも少しも。

ちょう張も、いじ意地も、ぜんせい全盛も、げい芸ももとよりあえてゆずら譲らぬ。

Wiktionary

あえて

Frequency rank: 2,614.

Alsoえて【あえて】て【あえて】

adverb (fukushi)

purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); deliberately; intentionallyword usually written using kana alone

This meaning indicates taking action that may seem unnecessary or counterproductive, often done with intention or courage.