JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate
敢えて
「あえて」
Daringly, intentionally, or venturing to do something difficult or unexpected
Readings
1 Adverb
Daring to...
Indicates an intentional choice to perform an action despite difficulties, reluctance, or conventions suggesting otherwise.
Example
彼女 は あえて 一番 難しい 課題 に 挑戦し た 。
She dared to take on the most difficult assignment.
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2 Adverb (used with a negative verb)
Not bothering to...
Used with negative verbs to express that an action is not strictly necessary or that one would not go so far as to perform it.
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