わりには
for, despite, although
The phrase 'わりには' is used to express that something is contrary to what one might expect based on the first part of the sentence.
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Meaning
for, despite, although
The phrase 'わりには' is used to express that something is contrary to what one might expect based on the first part of the sentence.
Formation
Noun + わりには
Verb (dictionary form) + わりには
Adjective (い-form) + わりには
Adjective (な-form) + わりには
Explanation
わりには is a Japanese grammatical structure that translates to 'for' or 'despite', and is used to indicate a contrast between an expected outcome and the actual situation.
It often implies that the speaker finds the result unexpected given the context provided before the わりには. This can be used for nouns, verbs, and adjectives. For example, if someone is surprised that a student succeeded despite being late to class, it would be expressed with this grammar.
- When using this phrase, it’s important to clearly establish the expectations in the first part of the sentence.
- The tone can range from surprised to critical, depending on the context.