Miyo-san, I've come to get permission to browse the old chronicles in the archive. Grain prices along the canal are surging, but contrary to merchants' forecasts, I have a hunch similar precedents exist in the past. (N3 lesson 12)
Let me see. ...Ah, the slug's alignment notch on the side has chipped. Because this character has high usage frequency in council reporting, contrary to expectations it reached the end of its lifespan early. (N3 lesson 17)
Miyo-san, I'm back from the public gallery at the court, from the verdict in the embezzlement case. Contrary to the expectations of the defense, which had pleaded not guilty, a prison sentence was handed down! (N3 lesson 43)
Collating against the official conversion formula, you misidentified weight units between British and American tons. Contrary to your calculation results, an error of over 500 kan has emerged in reality. (N3 lesson 70)
The suspicion that, contrary to established public tariffs, they were collecting unauthorized surcharges from private boats, I presume. Are the figures serving as foundation rock-solid? (N3 lesson 80)
Boss, I'm setting the property tax rate assessment table for the new tax reform. Contrary to citizens' expectations, the rate hike margin is quite steep. (N3 lesson 53)
