Explanation
Represents 'in contrast to', 'as opposed to'.
Formation
Noun 1 + にひきかえ + Noun 2 + は
Detailed explanation
The grammar point Noun にひきかえ Noun は is used in Japanese to express contrast or opposition between two nouns. It translates to 'as opposed to' or 'in contrast to' in English. The first noun represents what is being contrasted against and the second noun represents the main subject.
Examples
Kare no shinsetsusa ni hikikae, kanojo wa mukanjou da.
In contrast to his kindness, she is emotionless.
Natsu ni hikikae, fuyu wa yuki de samui.
As opposed to summer, winter is cold with snow.
Nihon no eki ni hikikae, Amerika no eki wa hiroi.
As opposed to Japanese stations, American stations are wide.
Mukashi ni hikikae, gendai wa tekunorojii ga shinpo shita.
As opposed to the old days, modern times have advanced technology.
Practice
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.