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Japanese とは反対に grammar tohahantainiJapanese と(は)反対に(と(は)はんたいに、to(ha)hantaini) grammar to(ha)hantaini width=

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Expresses meaning “Contradictory to the event stated before”. Used when we compare to things different or 2 states that vary inversely .
For example

私の安くて、意匠が悪いスカートと反対に、彼女が着ているスカートが高いし、色も意匠もいいです。
watakushi no yasuku te ishou ga warui sukato to hantai ni kanojo ga ki te iru sukato ga takai shi iro mo ishou mo ii desu
In contrast to my ugly cheap skirt, the one she’s wearing is expensive and has good color and design.

山田先生と反対に、佐藤先生は優しくて、親切な人です。
watakushi no yasuku te ishou ga warui sukato to hantai ni kanojo ga ki te iru sukato ga takai shi iro mo ishou mo ii desu
In contrast to teacher Yamada, teacher Sato is gentle and kind hearted.

強い日本のチームと反対に、アメリカチームが弱くて、メンバーの中に結束がないんです。
yamata sensei to hantai ni satou sensei ha yasashiku te shinsetsu na hito desu
In contrast to a strong Japanese team, the team of USA is weak and disunite.

晴れ渡る午前と反対に、午後は大雨が降っていた。
tsuyoi nihon no chimu to hantai ni amerika chimu ga yowaku te memba no juu ni kessoku ga nai n desu
In contrast to the sunny morning, it was raining heavily in the afternoon.

太っている長男と反対に、次男がスマートだ。
harewataru gozen to hantai ni gogo ha ohame ga futu te i ta
Contrary to the fat eldest son, the second son is smart.

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