Phrase (Advanced ㊤ 380)
A phrase that indicates a sharp contrast.
Equivalent: In contrast to ~; while; whereas
| (i) {Noun/Demonstrative pronoun} | にひきかえ | |
| 健康な母にひきかえ | In contrast to my healthy mother | |
| {これ/それ}にひきかえ | In contrast to this/that | |
| (ii) {V/Adjectiveい} informal | のにひきかえ | |
| 勉強がよくできるのにひきかえ | Someone is academically gifted, while ~ | |
| 部屋が広いのにひきかえ | The room is spacious, while ~ | |
| (iii) {Adjectiveなstem/ Noun} | {な/だった}のにひきかえ | |
| 便利なのにひきかえ | Something is convenient, while ~ | |
| 父は大学教授だったのにひきかえ | My father was a college professor, while ~ |
