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N1 Adverb

態々(わざわざ)expressly, specially, doing something especially rather than incidentally

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Adverb

      1.

      expressly, especially, specially, taking the trouble (to do), going to the trouble of (doing), going out of one's way (to do)

      Usually written using kana alone
    2. Adverb

      2.

      intentionally, deliberately, on purpose

      Usually written using kana alone

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    態々 【わざわざ】態態 【わざわざ】

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      店員(てんいん)さんが態々(わざわざ)(わす)(もの)(とど)けてくれた。

      The shop clerk specially delivered the item I had forgotten. {expressly, specially, doing something especially rather than incidentally}

      • N1

      これは態々(わざわざ)()わなくても電話(でんわ)()むことです。

      This is something that can be settled over the phone, without expressly having to meet. {expressly, specially, doing something especially rather than incidentally}

      • N1

      わざわざ()かけなくても、ネットでお()(もの)出来(でき)ます。

      You don't have to go out of your way to shop, you can do it online. {expressly, specially, doing something especially rather than incidentally}

      • N1

      親切(しんせつ)にも、わざわざ(ぼく)陰口(かげぐち)悪口(わるぐち)(ぼく)報告(ほうこく)してくれる(ひと)がいる。

      There's even someone kind enough to expressly report to me the bad things and backbiting said about me. {expressly, specially, doing something especially rather than incidentally}

      • N1

      これは態々(わざわざ)(つく)らせた特注(とくちゅう)(ひん)であることとて、値段(ねだん)通常(つうじょう)よりも(たか)いのです。

      This is a custom-made item that was created expressly, hence its price is higher than usual. {expressly, specially, doing something especially rather than incidentally}

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