Kimuchi Nihongo

Grammar

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〜にひきかえ

in contrast to ~, unlike ~

Formation

N + にひきかえ/普通形 + の + にひきかえ

Usage

Sets two things side by side as sharp opposites, usually with the speaker's subjective evaluation (praise for one, complaint about the other). It is a written or rather formal spoken expression. Compare 〜に対して, which states an objective contrast without emotional coloring.

Examples

  • 兄にひきかえ、弟はとてもおとなしい。

    あににひきかえ、おとうとはとてもおとなしいい。

    Unlike his older brother, the younger one is very quiet.

  • 去年の猛暑にひきかえ、今年の夏は過ごしやすい。

    きょねんのもうしょにひきかえ、ことしのなつはすごしやすい。

    In contrast to last year's fierce heat, this summer is comfortable.

  • 収入が減ったのにひきかえ、支出は увеличиするばかりだ。

    しゅうにゅうがへったのにひきかえ、ししゅつはふえるばかりだ。

    In contrast to my shrinking income, my expenses only keep rising.

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