NichiDict

あえて

N1
敢えて
[aete]
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Meanings

1.Adverb

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

2.Adverb

not necessarily; not particularly; not especially

Examples

敢えて反対の意見を述べることにしました。

I dared to express an opposing opinion.

敢えて言うが、この計画には問題がある。

I dare say, there is a problem with this plan.

敢えて危険を冒す必要はないと思います。

There's no need to dare take risks.