割に・割りに|わりにwarini[0]heiban (flat)
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Which spelling to use
割に割に is the more common written form and the recommended choice for beginners; it combines kanji and kana and can be used wherever this expression is needed.
割りに割りに is a less common written variant, also combining kanji and kana; learners will generally find 割に the more useful form to choose.
Definitions
- adverbcomparatively; relatively; fairly; rather; pretty; unexpectedly
- expressionconsidering ...; for ...; despite ...; in spite of ...also as 割には
Synonyms & antonyms
- Synonym割とわりとCasualColloquial. Means comparatively, or more than expected — the same as 「割に」 but more casual, as in 「割と簡単」.
- Synonym割合にわりあいにNeutralNeutral, slightly formal. Means comparatively, interchangeable with 「割に」, as in 「割合に早く終わった」.
- Synonym比較的ひかくてきWrittenWritten/formal. Means relatively, framing an objective comparison; carries no nuance of surprise.
- Related割り方わりかたCasualColloquial. Means quite or rather, but sounds old-fashioned and is little used today.
- RelatedわりかしCasualColloquial slang for quite or fairly; even more casual than 「割と」.
In speech use 「割に」 or the more casual 「割と」; only 「割に」 makes 「〜の割に」, as in 「値段の割においしい」. 「割合に」 is slightly formal, 「比較的」 is written and objective. 「割り方」 is dated; 「割かし」 is slang.
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