接続・逆接N3
〜と反対に
contrary to... / opposite to...
Structure
N + と(は)反対に
Explanation
Indicates the opposite of expectation, "contrary to...". Attaches to a noun + と(は)反対に.
Examples
予想と反対に、試験は簡単でした。
Contrary to my expectations, the exam was easy.
彼は親の期待と反対に、会社を辞めました。
Contrary to his parents' expectations, he quit his job.
Note
と反対に marks the opposite of a basis, close to に反して.
Related Grammar
〜に反して〜とは違って