うらはら
Noun, Adjective
1.
opposite, reverse, contrary
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彼女の明るい笑顔の裏腹には、深い悲しみが隠されていた。
Behind her bright smile, deep sadness was hidden.
彼の強気な発言の裏腹には、不安な気持ちが見え隠れしていた。
Behind his confident remarks, a feeling of anxiety was subtly present.
期待と裏腹に、結果は思わしくなかった。
Contrary to expectations, the results were not favorable.
経済成長の裏腹で、貧富の格差が拡大しているのが現状だ。
Contrary to economic growth, the reality is that the wealth gap is expanding.
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