〜わりに warini

〜わりに（warini）means “considering ~; despite ~ (contrary to expectation)”. Indicates that the result is out of proportion with what the preceding situation would lead you to expect. Formation: V／Aい（普通形）＋わりに ／ Aな（〜なわりに）／ N＋のわりに

considering ~; despite ~ (contrary to expectation)

N3

Formation

V／Aい（普通形）＋わりに ／ Aな（〜なわりに）／ N＋のわりに

Explanation

Indicates that the result is out of proportion with what the preceding situation would lead you to expect. Often translated 'for ~' or 'considering ~': the outcome is better, worse, more, or less than expected.

Examples

この店は値段のわりに料理がおいしい。
このみせはねだんのわりにりょうりがおいしい。
For its price, this restaurant's food is delicious.
彼はよく食べるわりにぜんぜん太らない。
かれはよくたべるわりにぜんぜんふとらない。
Despite eating a lot, he doesn't gain any weight at all.

Note

With na-adjectives use 〜なわりに (例: 大変なわりに); with nouns use 〜のわりに. Compare with 〜にしては, which is similar but takes a more concrete standard.

FAQ

〜わりに — what does it mean and how is it used?

considering ~; despite ~ (contrary to expectation). Indicates that the result is out of proportion with what the preceding situation would lead you to expect. Often translated 'for ~' or 'considering ~': the outcome is better, worse, more, or less than expected.

〜わりに — how do you form it?

V／Aい（普通形）＋わりに ／ Aな（〜なわりに）／ N＋のわりに

〜わりに — any usage notes?

With na-adjectives use 〜なわりに (例: 大変なわりに); with nouns use 〜のわりに. Compare with 〜にしては, which is similar but takes a more concrete standard.

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