〜に反して ni hanshite
〜に反して(ni hanshite)means “contrary to; against (expectation)”. Following a noun (often expectation, prediction, wishes, rules), 〜に反して means 'contrary to' or 'against' it: the result goes opposite to what that noun would lead you to expect. Formation: N + に反して(連体は N1 + に反する + N2)
contrary to; against (expectation)
N3Formation
N + に反して(連体は N1 + に反する + N2)
Explanation
Following a noun (often expectation, prediction, wishes, rules), 〜に反して means 'contrary to' or 'against' it: the result goes opposite to what that noun would lead you to expect. The prenominal form 〜に反する modifies the following noun.
Examples
Note
Typical nouns: 予想・期待・予測・規則・命令. 〜に反する + noun for the modifying form.
FAQ
〜に反して — what does it mean and how is it used?
contrary to; against (expectation). Following a noun (often expectation, prediction, wishes, rules), 〜に反して means 'contrary to' or 'against' it: the result goes opposite to what that noun would lead you to expect. The prenominal form 〜に反する modifies the following noun.
〜に反して — how do you form it?
N + に反して(連体は N1 + に反する + N2)
〜に反して — any usage notes?
Typical nouns: 予想・期待・予測・規則・命令. 〜に反する + noun for the modifying form.