Grammar - Grade 2 List View

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Grammar Point

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に反して/反するにはんして/はんする

against, contrary to

to be contrary to, to be inconsistent with, to contradict


Noun + に反して / に反する

This grammar point is used to express that a result or situation is the opposite of what was expected, predicted, or desired. It can also indicate that something is in violation of a rule or law.

Noun + に反して

Used when an outcome is the opposite of an expectation, prediction, or hope.


Contrary to expectations, the team lost.

The result was contrary to my wishes.

Noun + に反する + Noun

Used to modify a noun to describe it as being in violation of or contrary to something like a rule, law, or principle.


He committed an act that goes against the law.

That is a behavior that goes against the rules.

Note

に反して is used to connect to a following clause, acting like an adverb. に反する is used as an adjective to modify a following noun. This expression is formal and often used in written contexts or news reports.



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