N3Pattern 40

〜わりに

Formula:

名詞修飾形

Examples & key points

値段(ねだん)のわりにおいしいです。

Nedan no wari ni oishii desu.

It is good for the price.

わりに means out of proportion to expectation, usually better

よく食(た)べるわりに太(ふと)りませんね。

Yoku taberu wari ni futorimasen ne.

You eat a lot and still do not put on weight.

Unlike のに, わりに measures against a ratio

年(とし)のわりに若(わか)く見(み)えます。

Toshi no wari ni wakaku miemasu.

You look young for your age.

It is a compliment, but weigh it with someone you do not know

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