synonym Comparative
ことさら
VS
あえて
Differences Between "ことさら" and "あえて"
Option A
ことさら
Meaning
intentionally, deliberately, especially
Reading
ことさら (kotosara)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼はことさらにみんなの前で私を批判した。
He deliberately criticized me in front of everyone.
Option B
あえて
Meaning
dare to, deliberately
Reading
あえて (aete)
Syllabus Level
C1
Practical Example
私はあえてに興味があります。
I am interested in dare to, deliberately.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(intentionally, deliberately, especially)"?
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使い分け解説:
- ことさら: Emphasizes that something is done with a specific intention, often unnecessary or excessive, sometimes implying malice or special effort. (わざと、殊更に)
- あえて: Essential structural term in CEFR C1 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR C1語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
- ことさら: Emphasizes that something is done with a specific intention, often unnecessary or excessive, sometimes implying malice or special effort. (わざと、殊更に)
- あえて: Essential structural term in CEFR C1 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR C1語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
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