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
Meanings
Adverb
purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); deliberately; intentionally- not necessarily; not particularly; not especially
Rare and archaic meanings (1)
- definitely notArchaic
Example sentences
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You need not take the trouble to go.
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I ran a risk of advising her.
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I dared to support his opinion.
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Dare you ask me another question?
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Dare he go alone?
More examples (10)
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I don't mean to object to your proposal.
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She dared to ask for the results of the exams.
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He doesn't dare to reach for fame.
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He dared not say no to my plan.
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She didn't dare to say anything at that time.
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You don't have to cancel your vacation.
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The boy does not dare to do so.
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I will not presume to give an opinion.
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If you insist on going alone, please do so.
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Tom dares not tell Mrs. White the truth.