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N3 Adverb

(わざ)on purpose

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Adverb

      1.

      on purpose, deliberately, intentionally

      Usually written using kana alone

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    態と 【わざと】

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      (きみ)(きず)つけたのは(わざ)ではありません。

      It wasn't my intention to hurt you.

      • N3

      子供(こども)()かないように勝負(しょうぶ)(わざ)()ける。

      I intentionally let my child win the game to prevent them from crying.

      • N3

      ()けず(ぎら)いの(むすめ)(おとうと)のためにわざと()けてあげるわけがありません。

      There’s no way my competitive daughter would intentionally give in and lose for the sake of her younger brother.

      • N3

      つまり彼女(かのじょ)(かれ)(はな)すためにわざと(かれ)(まえ)でハンカチを()としたのですね?

      So, she dropped her handkerchief in front of him purposely as a signal to talk, right?

      • N3

      時間(じかん)余裕(よゆう)がなくなるのが(いや)なので、(わたし)(つね)時計(とけい)(わざ)(すす)めるようにしています。

      I always try to intentionally move the clock forward so that I don't run out of time.

      • N2
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