〜にひきかえ: in contrast to / unlike is a JLPT N1 grammar point. Sharp contrast between two things. Structure: [Nom / proposition + の] + にひきかえ. This page explains the construction, gives Japanese examples with furigana readings, and links to related grammar points at this level.
〜にひきかえ: in contrast to / unlike
Structure
[Nom / proposition + の] + にひきかえ
Explanation
にひきかえ draws a strong, often evaluative contrast: A is one way, and by contrast B is the opposite. More subjective than 一方 or に対して, frequently implying judgement.
Examples
活発な 兄にひきかえ、弟は とても 無口だ。
Unlike his lively older brother, the younger one is very quiet.
去年にひきかえ、今年は よく 売れて います。
In contrast to last year, sales are good this year.
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活発な 兄＿＿、弟は とても 無口だ。
- にひきかえ ✓
- にもまして
- にかけては
- にあって
～にひきかえ draws a sharp contrast: unlike the lively elder brother, the younger is very quiet.
昨年の 不作＿＿、今年は 豊作だ。
- にひきかえ ✓
- にさきだち
- にかこつけて
- にそくして
にひきかえ contrasts two opposites: “in stark contrast to last year's bad harvest, this year is plentiful”.