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N1 Adverb
態々expressly, specially, doing something especially rather than incidentally
Dictionary Definition
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 aloneAdverb
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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店員さんが態々忘れ物を届けてくれた。
The shop clerk specially delivered the item I had forgotten. {expressly, specially, doing something especially rather than incidentally}
これは態々会わなくても電話で済むことです。
This is something that can be settled over the phone, without expressly having to meet. {expressly, specially, doing something especially rather than incidentally}
わざわざ出かけなくても、ネットでお買い物が出来ます。
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}
ご親切にも、わざわざ僕の陰口や悪口を僕に報告してくれる人がいる。
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}
これは態々作らせた特注品であることとて、値段が通常よりも高いのです。
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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