on the other hand ~, while ~

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common

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Explanation

Presents contrasting information.

[Plain form] + 一方で

便利な一方で、危険性もあります。

Benri na ippou de, kikensen mo arimasu.

While it's convenient, there are also dangers.

彼は真面目だ。一方、弟は怠け者だ。

Kare wa majime da. Ippou, otouto wa namakemono da.

He is serious. On the other hand, his younger brother is lazy.

Used to present two contrasting aspects.

～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)

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Last updated: Jan 10

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