JLPT N1 Advanced
故意
Formal term for intentionally doing something wrong.
Readings
Other forms
故意に adverb, "intentionally"
故意の modifies a noun, "intentional"
Noun
"On purpose" / "Intentionally"
Describes the act of intentionally causing a specific result, often implying malice or awareness of illegality.
Example
A それ は 故意 でし た か 、 それとも 事故 でし た か ？
B 故意 で は あり ませ ん 。
[A:] Was that on purpose, or was it an accident? [B:] It wasn't intentional.
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