かえって
Usually written in kana. Kanji spelling 却って
on the contrary; rather; instead; all the more
JLPT N2 Common word
Meanings
Adverb
on the contrary; rather; instead; all the more
Example sentences
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He was conspicuous by his absence.
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You may go farther and fare worse.
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The best is often the enemy of the good.
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When one is sick, visitors can be rather annoying.
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I love him all the more for his faults.
More examples (10)
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I like her all the better for her faults.
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Instead of fewer accidents there are more.
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His diligence turned out a disadvantage after all.
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People liked him all the better for his faults.
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I like him all the better for his shyness.
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He is so much the worse for a change of air.
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I like him all the better for his faults.
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The story was too pat and I got rather suspicious.
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She loves him all the more because he has faults.
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I like him all the more for his weaknesses.