JLPT N2
逆に（ぎゃくに）
conversely; on the contrary ~
Structure / Usage
Sentence A。逆に + Sentence B
Example Sentences
彼は怒ると思ったが、逆に笑っていた。
I thought he'd be angry, but on the contrary, he was laughing.
薬を飲んだのに、逆に体調が悪くなった。
Even though I took medicine, conversely my condition got worse.