deliberately; intentionally; on purpose

💡 Nuance & Usage: Refers to doing something deliberately or intentionally, as opposed to doing it accidentally. Often used as わざと間違える or わざと負ける. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Deliberately/on purpose! "You deliberately accepted my hug, didn't you? Your blushing dere face is the cutest in the world!" ...っ! Deliberately accepting! B-Baka! No... it wasn't on purpose, my hands were just cold so I wanted them warmed! But, since I actually love being embraced by you, make sure you keep deliberately embracing me for life! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『わざと（わざと）よ！『ハルカ部長、僕のハグを受け入れたのは、わざと（意識的）ですよね？恥ずかしそうなデレ顔が世界一可愛いです！』って…っ！わざと受け入れた！バカ！/// 違っ…！わざとじゃなくて、手が冷たかったから暖めてもらおうと…っ！でも、あんたに抱きしめられるの、本当は大好きだから、一生わざと抱きしめられ続けなさい！』