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あえて
adverb

deliberately, purposely, daringly

B2

無理に。特別な意図を持って。わざわざ。

deliberately, purposely, daringly

あえて

B2Upper-Intermediate

B2

危険を承知のうえで、あえて難しい道を選んだ。

Knowing the risks, I deliberately chose the more difficult path.

B1

ほうれん草を胡麻であえて、副菜にした。

I dressed the spinach with sesame seeds and served it as a side dish.