わざわざ
Meanings
taking the trouble to do; going out of one's way to do
Expresses that someone makes a special effort or goes to the trouble of doing something, often implying it was not strictly necessary. Can carry a nuance of gratitude or mild reproach depending on context.
Thank you for going out of your way to pick me up at the station.
He went to the trouble of going all the way to a distant shop to buy it.
intentionally; deliberately; on purpose
Indicates a deliberate, intentional action, often with a negative or critical nuance. Used when someone does something they know is unnecessary or inappropriate.
He deliberately said something unpleasant.
There's no need to go out of your way to do something like that.
Usage patterns
- わざわざ〈動詞〉てくれるto kindly go out of one's way to do something (for someone)
Thank you for taking the trouble to come pick me up at the station.
- わざわざ〈場所〉まで行くto go all the way to a place, taking special trouble
Mr. Tanaka went out of his way to come all the way from Osaka.
- わざわざ〈事〉する必要はないthere's no need to go to the trouble of doing something
There's no need to bother calling; an email is enough.
- わざわざ〈動詞〉ようなことをするto deliberately do something (often unwise or provocative)
He deliberately says things that provoke people.