- 1. [adv] deliberately; intentionally; on purpose; purposely
Kanji in this word
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故
happenstance, especially, intentionally, reason, cause, circumstances, the late, therefore, consequentlyOn: コ (ko)Kun: ゆえ (yue)、 ふる.い (furu.i)、 もと (moto)
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意
idea, mind, heart, taste, thought, desire, care, likingOn: イ (i)
Example Sentences
それは偶然だったのか、それとも故意にであったのか。
Was it by accident or by design?