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あえて
Rank #2,207

Meanings

  • adverb (fukushi), usually written using kana
    1. purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); deliberately; intentionally
  • 2. not necessarily; not particularly; not especially
  • adverb (fukushi), usually written using kana, archaic
    3. definitely not

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