Structure
Noun + に反し(て)
Noun + に反する + Noun
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About に反して
に反して, a combination of に and the て-form of 反する 'to oppose', or 'to go against', is a construction in Japanese that is used to present counter opinions or arguments in relation to the previous statement. Common translations include 'contrary to (A), (B)', and 'going against (A), (B)'.
に反して will appear after nouns, before expressing some opposing or contrasting point. Alternatively, に反する may be used when directly modifying the following noun.
Unlike に対して, に反して will often be used when a prediction does not match the actual reality of a situation.
に反して is a fairly formal grammar pattern, so will be found mostly in literature, official documents, or speeches.
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神様の教えに反するようなことをしてはいけません。
I cannot do things that go against God's doctrine.
彼は法律に反して、大学に裏口入学した。
Going against the law, he bought his way into university.
うちのチームは予想に反して、 昨年優勝したチームに勝ったよ!
Contrary to expectations, our team beat the team that won the race last year!
モラルに反してまで成り上がった彼を、羨ましいとは思いません。
I am not envious of he, who even went against morality to move up in the world.
予想に反してものすごい売行きで、社員一同驚いている。
Contrary to expectations there was a huge (sales) demand, surprising all of the staff.
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