に反はんしてMeanings1expressionagainst; contrary toUsed to indicate that something goes against expectations, rules, or a previous statement. Often follows nouns or nominalized phrases.See also: 反する予よ想そうに反はんして、試し験けんは簡かん単たんだった。Contrary to expectations, the exam was easy.法ほう律りつに反はんして、その建たて物ものは建たてられた。The building was constructed against the law.