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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

At the risk of sticking my neck out, I think that if we do that, we're making a big, big mistake.
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You don't have to cancel your vacation.
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He doesn't dare to reach for fame.
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Ha-ha-ha-hah! No worry! I brazenly bluffed.
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I make a special point of avoiding that shop.
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