割(わり)に

わりに
adverb
comparatively; relatively; considering
descriptive
1. comparatively; relatively; more than expected
Indicates that something is more or less than what would be expected given the circumstances. Often expresses mild surprise.
割(わり)に簡単(かんたん)だった。
It was relatively easy.
この店(みせ)は割(わり)においしい。
This restaurant is surprisingly good.
2. considering; for; given that
Used after a clause to mean 'considering that...' or 'for...' — the result is unexpected given the premise.
たくさん食(た)べた割(わり)に太(ふと)らなかった。
Considering how much I ate, I didn't gain weight.
値段(ねだん)が高(たか)い割(わり)に品質(ひんしつ)がよくない。
The quality isn't good for the high price.
勉強(べんきょう)した割(わり)に成績(せいせき)が上(あ)がらない。
My grades aren't improving considering how much I studied.
年齢(ねんれい)の割(わり)に若(わか)く見(み)える。
They look young for their age.

Common patterns

In sense 1, 割(わり)に functions as a standalone adverb meaning "comparatively." In sense 2, it follows a clause (verb/adjective + 割(わり)に) and means "considering that..." The colloquial form 割(わり)には (with は) adds slight emphasis.

  • Verb た割(わり)に (considering that [someone] did...)
  • Noun の割(わり)に (for a...)
  • い-adj 割(わり)に (considering it's...)
  • な-adj な割(わり)に (considering it's...)

Related Words

Compare: 比較的(ひかくてき) (relatively, comparatively)
Compare: わりかし (fairly)
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Added 2026.3.14 15:28 · Revised 2026.9.4 9:35
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