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GrammarJLPT N3
on the contrary
Adverb

Also written as 却って

Definitions

  1. 1. on the contrary
  2. 2. rather
An adverb meaning "on the contrary" or "instead," used when a result is the opposite of what was expected. For example, trying to fix a situation but making it worse than before.

Grammar

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Example sentences

Sentence 1

Walking actually ended up being faster than taking the train.

Sentence 2

I took medicine and now my headache is actually worse!

Sentence 3

I went to bed early and I'm somehow even more tired.

Sentence 4

She said "thank you," but somehow it only created more distance between us.

Sentence 5

His smile was actually kind of unsettling, you know?