えて
aete

Adverb

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

Usually Written in Kana
あえて かれ意見 いけん支持 しじした。
aete kareno iken'o shiji shita.
I dared to support his opinion.
Adverb

2. not necessarily; not particularly; not especially

Usually Written in Kana
Adverb

3. definitely not

Archaic
Usually Written in Kana
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