contrary to, against

Intermediate

20-25 min

common

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Explanation

Indicates that something is opposite to expectations or rules.

[Noun] + に反して

予想に反して、雨が降らなかった。

Yosou ni hanshite, ame ga furanakatta.

Contrary to expectations, it didn't rain.

親の意見に反して、その道を選んだ。

Oya no iken ni hanshite, sono michi wo eranda.

Against my parents' opinion, I chose that path.

Formal expression for opposition.

～に対して

towards, against, in contrast to

～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)

Use when reality differs from expectation.

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Last updated: Jan 2

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