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わざわざ

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word わざわざ

態々
態態
Adverb
Usually kana
Freq #848
1

expressly; especially; specially; taking the trouble (to do); going to the trouble of (doing); going out of one's way (to do)

Examples
わざわざおいでにならなくて結構です。
Don't bother to come to my house.
2

intentionally; deliberately; on purpose

Examples
彼はわざわざ髪にくしをかけたりしない。
He doesn't bother to comb his hair.

Kanji in this Word

14 strokes
Frequency: 353
JLPT N1
Grade 5

Meanings

attitude
condition
figure
appearance
voice (of verbs)

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
タイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
わざ.と
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