かえって
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Meanings
Adverb
1. on the contrary; rather; instead; all the more (Usually kana)
Other spellings
却かえって反かえって
Kanji in other spellings
Pitch accent
かえって
Examples33
You may go farther and fare worse.
The best is often the enemy of the good.
His diligence turned out a disadvantage after all.
I love him all the more for his faults.
I like her all the better for her faults.
I like him all the better for his faults.