あえて

Usually written in kana. Kanji spelling 敢えて

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

JLPT N1 Common word Also written 敢て

Meanings

  1. Adverb

    purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); deliberately; intentionally
  2. not necessarily; not particularly; not especially
Rare and archaic meanings (1)
  1. definitely notArchaic

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