あえて
N1敢えて敢て
[aete]
Definitions
1.adverb (fukushi)
purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); deliberately; intentionally
2.adverb (fukushi)
not necessarily; not particularly; not especially
Example Sentences
あえて危険を冒してまで挑戦する理由を聞いた。
I asked why he would go so far as to take a risk to try.
あえて厳しいことを言うのは彼のためだと思う。
I believe saying harsh things on purpose is for his own good.
安全策を取らずあえて新しい手法を試みた。
Rather than playing it safe, I deliberately tried a new approach.