ことさら
N1殊更故
[kotosara]
Definitions
1.adverb (fukushi); adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)
intentionally; deliberately; designedly; on purpose
2.adverb (fukushi); adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)
especially; particularly
Example Sentences
彼はことさら難しい言葉を使って話す癖がある。
He has a habit of deliberately using difficult words when he speaks.
ことさら問題を大きくする必要はないだろう。
There is no need to deliberately make the problem bigger.
彼女はことさら平静を装って会議室を出た。
She left the conference room deliberately putting on a calm front.