for ~, considering ~, although ~

Intermediate

20-30 min

common

Expert Reviewed

Explanation

Expresses that something is different from what was expected.

[Plain form/Noun + の] + わりに

この店は安いわりに、おいしい。

Kono mise wa yasui wari ni, oishii.

For being cheap, this restaurant is delicious.

年齢のわりに、若く見える。

Nenrei no wari ni, wakaku mieru.

You look young for your age.

Usually implies the result is better than expected.

～に違いない

must be ~, no doubt that ~, undoubtedly

～に関して/関する

regarding ~, concerning ~, about ~

～について/つい

about ~, concerning ~

～に伴って/伴い/伴う

along with ~, as ~ (changes)

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Last updated: Jan 10

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