Definition of 敢えて (あえて)
あ
敢えて
あえて
aete
Common word
adverb
1.
purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.), daringly (doing something), deliberately, intentionally(usually kana)
2.
not necessarily, not particularly, not especially(usually kana)(used with neg. verb)
3.
definitely not(usually kana, archaism)(used with neg. verb)
Other readings:
あえて《敢て》[1]
Notes:
- irregular okurigana usage
Related Kanji
| 敢 | daring, brave, bold, sad, tragic, pitiful |