while, during, in between
私は彼が本を読んでいる間に、コーヒーを淹れました。
While he was reading a book, I made coffee.
while, during, in between
休憩の間にコンビニへ行きました。
I went to the convenience store during the break.
on the other hand, while, meanwhile
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.
while, during (simultaneous actions); although, despite (concession)
音楽を聴きながら勉強する。
I study while listening to music.
while, at the same time, besides (doing something)
彼は会社員として働くかたわら、小説家としても活動している。
While working as a company employee, he is also active as a novelist.
on the other hand; meanwhile; for one thing; while
この仕事は給料が良い。他方、残業が多いという問題もある。
This job has good pay. On the other hand, there's also the problem of a lot of overtime.
on one hand, while
私はかたやに興味があります。
I am interested in on one hand, while.