〜に反して / に反する
Formation
N3ComparisonNeutral
Variations
に反して
に反する
Meaning
Used to express that something happened in a way that is opposite to expectations, predictions, or intentions. It is commonly used with words like '予想' (prediction), '期待' (expectation), and '意図' (intention).
Examples
予想に反して、試験はとても簡単だった。
Contrary to expectations, the exam was very easy.
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