synonym Comparative
裏
VS
一方
Differences Between "裏" and "一方"
Option A
裏
Meaning
back (side), reverse side, lining, wrong side
Reading
うら (ura)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
この紙の裏に名前を書いてください。
Please write your name on the back of this paper.
Option B
一方
Meaning
on the other hand; meanwhile; one side
Reading
いっぽう (ippou)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
この薬は効果が高い一方、副作用もある。
This medicine is highly effective; on the other hand, it also has side effects.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(back (side), reverse side, lining, wrong side)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 裏: Refers to the opposite side of the front (表 - omote), or the hidden/less visible side of something.
- 一方: Used to contrast two situations or to describe two things happening simultaneously. Often seen in the pattern 「Aである一方、Bでもある」 or 「Aする一方、Bする」.
- 裏: Refers to the opposite side of the front (表 - omote), or the hidden/less visible side of something.
- 一方: Used to contrast two situations or to describe two things happening simultaneously. Often seen in the pattern 「Aである一方、Bでもある」 or 「Aする一方、Bする」.
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