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割りに(は)
warini(wa)
JLPT N2
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わりに(は)
Meaning
comparatively; very...
She looks young for her age
想像以上に; 他とくらべて思った以上であったり、かなりの程度であるさま。
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Formation
Phrases
としのわりにわかくみえる
She looks young for her age.
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ねだんのわりにしながいい
The quality is reasonably good for its price.
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いちねんせいのわりにじょうずですね
(She's) skilled for a first grader.
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Discussion and comments
割りに
【副詞】
comparatively, relatively
関連のある状態で

(in a relative manner)

the situation is relatively calm now 状態は今比較的穏やかである
Linka
It wouldn't let me add example sentences. Let's try a comment.
Crime doesn't pay.
犯罪は割に合わない。

(She's) skilled for a first grader.
一年生の割に上手ですね。
mdchachi
It was very kind of you to contribute. Can you help to explain the distinction between this use of "wari ni" and the one already listed under JLPT 2?
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