〜に反して

N2

contrary to ~

Structure

Noun + に反して

Explanation

「〜に反して」 means "contrary to ~". Structure: Noun + に反して. This is a JLPT N2 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.

Example sentences

haaku ni hanshite, kekka wa ryoukou deshita.

Contrary to the grasp, the results were good.

idou ni hanshite, kekka wa ryoukou deshita.

Contrary to the personnel transfer, the results were good.

teikyou ni hanshite, kekka wa ryoukou deshita.

Contrary to the provision, the results were good.

tenkan ni hanshite, kekka wa ryoukou deshita.

Contrary to the switch, the results were good.

kibo ni hanshite, kekka wa ryoukou deshita.

Contrary to the scale, the results were good.

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