とは裏腹に
(To wa urahara ni)
contrary to / in contrast to (expectation vs reality).
Connection rules
- ＋Noun / plain form + とは裏腹に.
- ＋Contrast between appearance and reality.
- ＋Common: 期待とは裏腹に ('contrary to expectations'), 外見とは裏腹に ('contrary to outward appearance').
Examples
1.
期待とは裏腹に、結果は散々だった。
Kitai to wa urahara ni, kekka wa sanzan da ta.
Contrary to expectations, the result was terrible.
「contrary to / in contrast to (expectation vs reality)」
2.
見た目とは裏腹に、彼は優しい。
Mitame to wa urahara ni, kare wa yasashii.
Contrary to appearances, he is kind.
「contrary to / in contrast to (expectation vs reality)」
Practice
Contrary to the high expectations of those around him, his performance was lackluster.
周囲の___、彼の成績は振るわなかった。
Romaji also accepted