Meaning of に反して in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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に反して
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Kana Readingにはんして
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Romajinihanshite
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Word Senses
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- Meaning
- against; contrary to
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Example Sentences
に反して, にはんして used in context
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She gave up her plans against her will.
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They made him sign the contract against his will.
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Their boss made them work against their will.
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彼は陽気そうに見えるが、本当はそれに反して悲しんでいるのだ。
He seems cheery but, on the contrary, he is sad.
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He was persuaded into doing it against his own wishes.
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He failed to get elected contrary to our expectation.
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