逆に
On the contrary; conversely; instead
Romaji: ni
Meaning & usage
Contrary to one's expectation; contrary to one's intention; conversely | An adverb to introduce an event which takes place contrary to one's expectation/intention, or an action or event which is converse to that stated in the preceding sentence or clause.
Notes
The で in this sentence is being used to join the two clauses, sort of like "and."
Example sentences 12
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いい 演技をする為には緊張しすぎてはいけない。しかし、逆にリラックスしすぎてもいい演技は出来ない。
In order to perform well, you can't be too tense. But, conversely, if you are too relaxed, you can't perform well, either.
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この子は優しくすると付け上がる。逆に厳しくするとすぐ泣く。
If I try to be gentle to the boy, he takes advantage of my gentleness. Conversely, if I try to be strict, he cries readily.
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しばらく練習をしなかったら、逆に成績が伸びた。
I didn't practice for some time; then, contrary to expectations, my performance improved.
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その試験に落ちるだろうと思っていたのに、逆に一番で通ってしまった。
I was expecting to fail the exam, but, contrary to my expectation, I passed it in first place.
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ガールフレンドを喜ばせようとしたのに、逆に怒らせてしまった。
I tried to please my girlfriend, but, contrary to my intention, I made her angry.
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一生懸命仕事をしたのに、逆に仲間に 嫌われてしまった。
I worked very hard, but, contrary to expectations, my peers hated me.
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人に親切にすることは一般にいいことだと考えられている。しかし、親切にすることが、逆に人を傷つけることもある。
In general, being kind to people is considered to be a good thing. However, contrary to one's intention, being kind sometimes hurts people.
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会話を 強調すると文法が 不正確になる。逆に文法を強調すると話せなくなる。
If we emphasize conversation, their grammar becomes inaccurate. Conversely, if we emphasize grammar, they become unable to speak.
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叱られると思ったのに、逆にほめられた。
I expected to be scolded but, contrary to my expectation, I was praised.
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寝すぎると、元気にならないで、逆に疲れてしまう。
If you sleep too much, you won't feel well; instead, you'll feel tired.
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文句を言ってやろうと思っていたら、逆に文句を言われてしまった。
I was thinking of complaining; then, contrary to my intention, I had to listen to complaints (literally: complaints were said (to me)).
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薬を飲んだら、逆に熱が出た。
Contrary to expectations, when I took medicine, I got a fever.