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aete
adverb

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[あ(敢)·え·て]
aete
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[あえ(敢)·て]
aete
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English Meaning(s) for あえて

adverb
  1. purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); deliberately; intentionally
  2. not necessarily; not particularly; not especially (used with neg. verb)
  3. definitely not (used with neg. verb)
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Sample Sentences for あえて

You need not take the trouble to go.
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I am delighted to have met you today.
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If you insist on going alone, please do so.
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She dared to ask for the results of the exams.
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She doesn't dare leave the room for fear she should catch cold.
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