JLPT N1 · Adverb

わざわざ (wazawaza)

わざわざ is a Japanese adverb meaning “expressly; especially”. It is usually written in kana. It appears in JLPT N1 vocabulary lists and is marked as a common word in JMdict.

Reading: わざわざ
Romaji: wazawaza
Word class: Adverb
Level: JLPT N1 (unofficial)

Meaning

expressly; especially; specially; taking the trouble (to do); going to the trouble of (doing) · adverb · usually written in kana
intentionally; deliberately; on purpose · adverb · usually written in kana

Example sentences

わざわざおいでにならなくて結構です。

Don't bother to come to my house.

Tatoeba #191995

彼はわざわざ髪にくしをかけたりしない。

He doesn't bother to comb his hair.

Tatoeba #110261

Sentences from the Tatoeba project, linked to this word in JMdict.

Source: JMdict entry 1606710 (EDRDG, CC BY-SA 4.0). Level: unofficial JLPT list – how levels are assigned.