～わりには (〜wari ni wa)
Explanation
Expresses contrast between expectation and reality; 'despite', 'considering', 'even though'.
Formation
Verb-casual + わりには, い-Adjective + わりには, な-Adjective + だわりには, Noun + だわりには
Detailed Explanation
The ～わりには grammar point is used to highlight a contrast between what is expected from a certain condition and the actual result. It can be translated as 'despite', 'considering', or 'even though'.
Examples
彼はあまり勉強しないわりには、テストの点数が高いです。
Kare wa amari benkyou shinai wari ni wa, tesuto no tensuu ga takai desu.
Despite not studying much, he gets high scores on tests.
この料理は見た目が悪いわりには、味は美味しいです。
Kono ryouri wa mitame ga warui wari ni wa, aji wa oishii desu.
Even though this dish doesn't look good, it tastes delicious.
彼女は若いわりには、とても落ち着いていますね。
Kanojo wa wakai wari ni wa, totemo ochitsuite imasu ne.
Considering she's young, she's very calm.
この部屋は狭いわりには、家賃が高いです。
Kono heya wa semai wari ni wa, yachin ga takai desu.
Despite being small, this room’s rent is high.
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.