What's the difference between せっかく and わざわざ?
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WEBJun 17, 2020 · 4 Answers. Sorted by: 29. Despite the similarity, I've never thought of these as meaning the same thing because their usage is so different: わざわざ means that someone has gone out of their way to do something. せっかく means that someone has made an effort, or some unexpected opportunity has come up, and it would be a shame …
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