かえって

kana: かえって
rome: kaette

かえって - English Dictionary

[ adverb ]
■ on the contrary
e.g.)
・rather than disappoint the children, he did two quick tricks before he left
・he didn't call; rather (or instead), he wrote her a letter
・used English terms instead of Latin ones
instead , rather

[ adverb ]
■ contrary to expectations
e.g.)
・he didn't stay home; on the contrary, he went out with his friends
contrarily , contrariwise , on the contrary , to the contrary

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