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態と

Reading

Kana: わざと
Romaji: wazato
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Definition

adv
1

on purpose

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

Readings: タイ、 わざ.と
Meanings: attitude, condition, figure, appearance, voice (of verbs)

Example Sentences

(かれ)はわざと間違(まちが)えた。
➥He made a mistake on purpose.
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(かれ)花瓶(かびん)をわざと(こわ)した。
➥He broke the flower vase on purpose.
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彼女(かのじょ)はわざと()きわめいた。
➥She cried for effect.
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(かれ)はわざと(わたし)()った。
➥He kicked me on purpose.
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(かれ)はわざと(わたし)()たせた。
➥He kept me waiting on purpose.
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そのピエロはわざと(ころ)んだ。
➥The clown fell down on purpose.
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