Explanation
Expresses contrast between expectation and reality; 'despite', 'considering', 'even though'.
Formation
Verb-casual + わりには, い-Adjective + わりには, な-Adjective + だわりには, Noun + だわりには
Detailed explanation
The ～わりには grammar point is used to highlight a contrast between what is expected from a certain condition and the actual result. It can be translated as 'despite', 'considering', or 'even though'.
Examples
Kare wa amari benkyou shinai wari ni wa, tesuto no tensuu ga takai desu.
Despite not studying much, he gets high scores on tests.
Kono ryouri wa mitame ga warui wari ni wa, aji wa oishii desu.
Even though this dish doesn't look good, it tastes delicious.
Kanojo wa wakai wari ni wa, totemo ochitsuite imasu ne.
Considering she's young, she's very calm.
Kono heya wa semai wari ni wa, yachin ga takai desu.
Despite being small, this room’s rent is high.
Practice
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.