JLPT N3 Intermediate
却って
「かえって」
On the contrary; rather; indicates a result opposite to expectation
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反って less common
Adverb
On the contrary" / "Instead" / "Actually
Describes a result that directly contradicts the expected outcome of an action or situation.
Example
近道 を したら 、 かえって 時間 が かかってしまった 。
I took a shortcut, but it actually ended up taking more time.
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