Grammar - Grade 3 List View

Review these list items to study and edit your keyphrase and other memory aids.
Grammar Point
adverb (fukushi)
adv 
word usually written using kana alone
uk 
A Keyphrase should be a short phrase that brings to mind and helps to remember the information on this frame.
あえて

purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.), daringly (doing something), deliberately, intentionally

あえて + Verb

The adverb あえて is used to express that someone is intentionally doing something that might seem unnecessary, difficult, or even counterproductive. It emphasizes the will to perform an action despite potential opposition or risks.

Adverbial Use with Verbs

When placed before a verb, あえて indicates that the subject is performing that action with a specific, deliberate intention, often against common sense or convenience.

I will dare to go in the rain.

I intentionally chose the difficult path.

I will venture to say my opinion.

Note

This grammar point is often used in formal or literary contexts. It implies that the action being taken is not the easiest or most obvious path, but is chosen for a specific purpose.

Words: 
敢えてあえて
敢てあえて
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