JLPT N1 • GENERAL

dare (to do)

Practice Question

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English Explanation

An adverb that means to "dare to do", "venture to", or "do something on purpose". It implies doing an action despite knowing it is difficult, unnecessary, or contrary to expectations. It can express courage, a strong will, or a deliberate, non-obvious choice. It is often used as "あえて + verb". Example: Although everyone agreed, he dared to express a contrary opinion. (皆が賛成だったが、彼はあえて反対意見を述べた。)

日本語解説

普通ならしないようなことや、する必要のないことを、困難や抵抗を承知の上でわざわざ行う様子を表す副詞。強い意志や意図を示すニュアンスがある。「あえて+動詞」の形で使う。例文:厳しい道だとわかっていたが、あえて挑戦することにした。

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