How to say "Other" in Japanese

When translating "other" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 以外 and 一方で. In Japanese, 以外 (いがい (igai)) is typically associated with "other than, except for, besides" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Used to exclude something from a general statement. Often follows a noun or a phrase ending in の to indicate 'all except X'.. On the other hand, 一方で (いっぽうで (ippou de)) maps to "on the other hand, while, meanwhile" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Used to express contrasting ideas or two different aspects of the same thing. It can also indicate simultaneous actions or states.. A literal translation of "other" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!