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(1 was expecting to fail the exam, but, contrary to my expectation, 1
passed it in first place.)
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gc:.t&zk$, Zb:hQ!&bt&~k $&a,
(In general, being kind to people is considered to be a good thing.
However, contrary to one's intention, being kind sometimes hurts peo-
ple.)
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(If I try to be gentle to the boy, he takes advantage of my gentleness.
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Conversely, if I try to be strict, he cries readily.)
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(In order to perform well, you mustn't be too tense. But, conversely, if
you are too relaxed, you cannot perform well, either.)

1. The basic meaning of gyaku ni is "conversely." However, it is often used
when something takes place contrary to one's expectation or intention.
2. When gyaku ni is preceded by a clause, the clause often involves tam,
to, or noni, as in KS(A), (B), and Exs.(a) - (f).
[Related Expression]
When gyaku ni expresses the idea of "contrary to one's expectation / inten-
tion," it can be paraphrased as kaette, as in [I].
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b. Pkb;k& k,R~f:Ol:, {ZK / 5>A771 bZ&bt~T:~
(=KS(B))