敢えて
あえて
aete
JLPT N1verbVocabularyLevel 83 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
敢えて (あえて (aete)) means "Deliberately". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
Deliberately
Also : Intentionally · Daringly
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Example Sentences
彼は敢えて反対意見を述べた。
かれはあえてはんたいいけんをのべた。
He deliberately stated his opposing view.
この問題に敢えて触れるなら、複雑な答えが必要だ。
このもんだいにあえてふれるなら、ふくざつなこたえがひつようだ。
If we deliberately broach this issue, a complex answer is required.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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