Translation of Japanese word "わざと" to English
わざと
わざと
[wazato]
IPA: /wadato/
Meaning
PrepositionBy design, as opposed to by accident; intentionally; deliberately.
How to use
わざと (wazato) — 'on purpose / intentionally / deliberately'. わざと負ける — lose on purpose. わざとではない — not on purpose.
🇬🇧 English
on purpose / intentionally
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: わざと
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): わざと
Romaji Transcription: wazato
Example Sentences
彼はわざと彼女の怒りを起こした。
かれはわざとかのじょのいかりをおこした。
He intentionally made her angry.
彼女はわざとその問題を避けた。
かのじょはわざとそのもんだいをさけた。
She intentionally avoided that problem.
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What does the Japanese word "わざと" mean?▼
The Japanese word "わざと" means "on purpose / intentionally" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "An action done intentionally.".
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