No. 1,114 in Japanese
あえて
"あえて" means "daringly, intentionally, or even though not necessary."
In a sentence
彼は、あえて危険な道を選びました。
He deliberately chose the risky path.
Here, 'あえて' emphasizes the individual's deliberate and intentional choice to face a challenging or risky situation, often implying courage or determination.
その意見には反対ですが、あえて言わせてもらいます。
I am against that opinion, but I will dare to say my point.
In this context, 'あえて' conveys the speaker’s conscious decision to express their thoughts despite potentially facing disagreements or opposition.
あえて簡単な例を挙げれば、この問題はこう解けます。
If I deliberately choose a simple example, this issue can be solved this way.
Here, 'あえて' suggests that the speaker purposefully selects a simpler example, possibly to make the explanation clearer or more approachable.
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