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Ni Hanshite: Contrary To

"Contrary to expectation/rule/promise." This lesson combines form, context, examples, common mistakes, and practice so you can use the pattern in real communication.

12 minNihongo Hub Editorial TeamPublished 2026-06-06Updated 2026-06-06

Learning objectives

  • Lesson goals: "Contrary to expectation/rule/promise."
  • Form and connection: [Noun/Plain form] に反はんして
  • Nuance in real use: に反して marks the gap between expectation and reality—you thought one thing, but the world went another way.

Form and connection

[Noun/Plain form] に反はんして

Core Explanation

"Contrary to expectation/rule/promise."

Cultural Note

に反して marks the gap between expectation and reality—you thought one thing, but the world went another way.

Practical examples

Contrary to expectations, we lost.
Actions contrary to the rules are not permitted.

Common pitfalls

Build the base form before adding the pattern

Complete the required conjugation first. Do not keep polite and plain endings at the same time.

Match politeness to the situation

The examples are reliable starting points; relationships and context can still change the most natural wording.

Practice and answers

1. Write the connection formula for this lesson.
Show answer[Noun/Plain form] に反はんして
2. Explain the meaning of the first example.
Show answerContrary to expectations, we lost.
3. Rewrite the final example using this lesson pattern.
Show answer規則きそくに反はんする行為こういは許ゆるされない。 ([Noun/Plain form] に反はんして)

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