“On purpose” in Japanese
Short answer
On purpose in Japanese is “態と” (wazato). Full meaning: on purpose, deliberately, intentionally.
Other ways to say “On purpose” in Japanese
意図的
itoteki intentional, on purpose
わざと
wazato on purpose, deliberately, intentionally
ワザと
wazato on purpose, deliberately, intentionally
承知の上で
shouchinouede intentionally, on purpose, deliberately, taking something into account
殊更
kotosara intentionally, deliberately, designedly, on purpose; especially, particularly
故意に
koini deliberately, intentionally, on purpose, purposely
態々
wazawaza expressly, especially, specially, taking the trouble (to do), going to the trouble of (doing), going out of one's way (to do); intentionally, deliberately, on purpose
ワザワザ
wazawaza expressly, especially, specially, taking the trouble (to do), going to the trouble of (doing), going out of one's way (to do); intentionally, deliberately, on purpose
わざわざ
wazawaza expressly, especially, specially, taking the trouble (to do), going to the trouble of (doing), going out of one's way (to do); intentionally, deliberately, on purpose
好んで
kononde by (from) choice, by (for) preference, of one's own accord, of one's (own) free will, on purpose, deliberately, intentionally
ことさら
kotosara intentionally, deliberately, designedly, on purpose; especially, particularly
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