JLPT N1
～にひきかえ
in contrast to ~; compared to ~ (opposite result)
Structure / Usage
Noun + にひきかえ / Sentence (plain) + の + にひきかえ
Example Sentences
兄の優秀さにひきかえ、弟は勉強が苦手だ。
In contrast to the older brother's excellence, the younger brother is poor at studying.
去年の好調にひきかえ、今年は売上が大幅に落ちた。
In contrast to last year's good performance, sales dropped significantly this year.