on the other hand, while

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very common

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Explanation

Presents contrasting information or simultaneous actions.

[Verb dictionary form] + 一方で / [Noun] + の一方で

便利な一方で、危険性もある。

Benri na ippou de, kikensei mo aru.

While it's convenient, there are also dangers.

働く一方で、勉強も続けている。

Hataraku ippou de, benkyou mo tsuzukete iru.

While working, I also continue studying.

Can mean both contrast and simultaneous actions.

～反面

on the other hand, while

～に違いない

must be ~, no doubt that ~, undoubtedly

～に関して/関する

regarding ~, concerning ~, about ~

～について/つい

about ~, concerning ~

～に伴って/伴い/伴う

along with ~, as ~ (changes)

Practice both contrastive and simultaneous uses.

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Last updated: Jan 2

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