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

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