Learning objectives
- Lesson goals: "Considering X, Y is disproportionate/surprising."
- Form and connection: [Nounの/Plain form] 割わりに（は）
- Nuance in real use: 割に detects the disproportion between what you put in and what you get out—whether pleasant surprise or disappointment.
Form and connection
Core Explanation
"Considering X, Y is disproportionate/surprising."
Cultural Note
Practical examples
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
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[Nounの/Plain form] 割わりに（は）Show answer
Considering the price, it's delicious.Show answer
勉強べんきょうした割わりに点数てんすうが悪わるかった。 ([Nounの/Plain form] 割わりに（は）)Continue learning
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