～わりには JLPT N3 Neutral
〜wari ni wa
Expresses contrast between expectation and reality; 'despite', 'considering', 'even though'.
"Despite X, less/more than expected" - a comparison against expectation, not a plain contrast.
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
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'.
Example sentences
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Despite not studying much, he gets high scores on tests.
Kare wa amari benkyou shinai wari ni wa, tesuto no tensuu ga takai desu.
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Even though this dish doesn't look good, it tastes delicious.
Kono ryouri wa mitame ga warui wari ni wa, aji wa oishii desu.
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Considering she's young, she's very calm.
Kanojo wa wakai wari ni wa, totemo ochitsuite imasu ne.
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Despite being small, this room’s rent is high.
Kono heya wa semai wari ni wa, yachin ga takai desu.