これに反して（これにはんして）

JLPT N4　·　noun

Meaning: contrary to this

Example sentences

• 予想は晴れだった。これに反して、雨が降った。 — The forecast said sunny, but contrary to that, it rained.
• 期待は大きかった。これに反して、結果は悪かった。 — Expectations were high, but contrary to that, the result was poor.

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