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[わり()·]
warini
adverb, expression

Alternate Written Forms:

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warini

Root Words:

[わり() + に]
wari + ni

English Meaning(s) for 割に

adverb
  1. comparatively; relatively; pretty; rather
  2. unexpectedly; unusually
expression
  1. considering; for one's ...; for its ...; in spite of (usu. 〜の割に(は))

Definition and Synonyms for 割に

Comparatively in a relative manner
Synonyms: わりかし, 割と, 割に, 割合, 割合に, 割り方, 比較的, 相対的
Comparatively by comparison to something else
Synonyms: わりかし, 割と, 割に, 割合, 割合に, 割り方, 比較的, 相対的

Meanings for each kanji in 割に

» proportion; comparatively; divide; cut; separate; split

Stroke Order Diagrams for 割に

Sample Sentences for 割に

My son is small for his age.
For a guy who was chosen by his father as the only son to be taught the secrets of this martial art, he doesn't have much of a kick.
He looks young for his age.
You're pretty late to have just gone shopping. Have you been making out someplace?
It doesn't pay to talk with him.

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