on the other hand, while

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Explanation

Indicates a contrasting aspect.

[Plain form] + 反面

都会は便利な反面、生活費が高い。

Tokai wa benri na hanmen, seikatsuhi ga takai.

While the city is convenient, living costs are high.

彼は優しい反面、頑固なところもある。

Kare wa yasashii hanmen, ganko na tokoro mo aru.

While he is kind, he also has a stubborn side.

Emphasizes the contrast more than 一方で.

～一方で

on the other hand, while

～ために (tame ni)

in order to ~, for the purpose of ~

～のに (noni)

although ~, despite ~, even though ~

～にもかかわらず

despite ~, in spite of ~

～ようになる

come to ~, become able to ~, reach the point where ~

Used for balanced evaluation.

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