N3
いっぽうで (ippou de)
一方で
on the other hand, while, meanwhile
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Used to express contrasting ideas or two different aspects of the same thing. It can also indicate simultaneous actions or states. (対照的な事柄や、ある事柄の異なる二つの側面を述べるときに使う。)
📝 Example Sentences
この町は自然が豊かな一方で、交通の便はあまり良くない。
This town is rich in nature; on the other hand, public transportation is not very convenient.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "一方で"!
彼は仕事に熱心な_______、プライベートではとてもおとなしい。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 仕事での姿とプライベートでの姿の対照を表しています。
English: 「一方で」 expresses the contrast between his work personality and his private personality.
English: 「一方で」 expresses the contrast between his work personality and his private personality.
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