on the other hand, while

Intermediate

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Explanation

Shows a contrasting aspect of the same thing.

[Verb/い-adj/な-adj/Noun] + 反面

彼は優しい反面、厳しいところもある。

Kare wa yasashii hanmen, kibishii tokoro mo aru.

He is kind, but on the other hand, he also has strict aspects.

便利な反面、依存性が高い。

Benri na hanmen, izonsei ga takai.

While convenient, it has high dependency.

Similar to 一方で but emphasizes two sides of same thing.

～一方で / ～一方

on the other hand, while

～かわりに

instead of, in exchange for

～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)

Use for showing both positive and negative aspects.

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Last updated: Jan 2

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