～にひきかえ
ni hikikae
In contrast to; unlike
Formation 接続
Full formation notes
N／nominalized clause + にひきかえ
Notation: N = noun; V dictionary = dictionary-form verb; V stem = the stem before ます; plain clause = plain-form clause; negative stem = the form before ない. Follow the attachment shown above.
Explanation 説明
Highlights a sharp contrast, often with the speaker evaluating one side more favorably.
Examples 例文
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昨年にひきかえ、今年の会議は順調だった。
In contrast to last year, this year's event, the meeting, went smoothly.
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昨年にひきかえ、今年の試験は順調だった。
In contrast to last year, this year's event, the exam, went smoothly.
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昨年にひきかえ、今年の研修は順調だった。
In contrast to last year, this year's event, the training session, went smoothly.
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昨年にひきかえ、今年の発表会は順調だった。
In contrast to last year, this year's event, the presentation event, went smoothly.
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昨年にひきかえ、今年の面接は順調だった。
In contrast to last year, this year's event, the interview, went smoothly.
How related patterns differ 比較
一方で and 反面 present two sides; にひきかえ highlights a sharp, often evaluative contrast. わりに compares a result with expectations. といい～といい gives representative features, while というか～というか searches for a suitable description.
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| ～にひきかえ | In contrast to; unlike | 昨年にひきかえ、今年の会議は順調だった。 In contrast to last year, this year's event, the meeting, went smoothly. |
| ～反面 | On the other hand; while also having an opposite side | この町は静かな反面、買い物には少し不便です。 This town is quiet, but shopping is somewhat inconvenient. |
| ～一方、～一方で（は） | On the one hand; while | 研究は大切な一方で、休息も必要だ。 While research is important, rest is also necessary. |
| ～わりに | Considering; for | 会議は参加者が多いわりに、会場が狭い。 Considering how many people attend the meeting, the venue is small. |
| ～といい～といい | Both ... and; in terms of both | 会議は、内容といい運営といい、申し分なかった。 The event, the meeting, was excellent in both content and organization. |
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