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VocabJLPT N4
expressly
Adverb

Also written as 態々

Definitions

  1. 1. expressly
  2. 2. especially
  3. 3. intentionally
An adverb meaning to do something deliberately, expressly, or going out of one's way to do it. It often implies that someone made a special effort that may or may not have been necessary. It can be used to express gratitude for someone's trouble or, conversely, to point out that an effort was unnecessary or excessive.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

There's no need to come all the way to our office.

Sentence 2

Does that really need me to go in person?

Sentence 3

If it was going to make you that angry, I wouldn't have bothered asking!

Sentence 4

"Don't bother reaching out," my friend said.

Sentence 5

Come on, don't go out of your way to tell me something like that.