Topic N2
Japanese Learning
41. 一方 : But / However / On the other hand.
✏️Structure
文 + 一方(で) / N + の + 一方(で)💡Usage
Used to compare two opposing aspects of an issue or two contrasting events (often implies "while" or "on the other hand").
📚Examples
私の仕事は忙しい一方、やりがいも感じている。
Watashi no shigoto wa isogashii ippou, yarigai mo kanjite iru.
My job is busy, but on the other hand, I find it rewarding.
厳しく指導する一方、温かく見守ることも大切だ。
Kibishiku shidou suru ippou, atatakaku mimamoru koto mo taisetsu da.
While strict guidance is important, warmly watching over them is also crucial.
彼は小説を書く一方、画家としても活躍している。
Kare wa shousetsu wo kaku ippou, gaka toshite mo katsuyaku shite iru.
He writes novels, but on the other hand, he is also active as a painter.
輸入が増える一方、輸出は減っている。
Yunyuu ga fueru ippou, yushutsu wa hette iru.
Imports are increasing, while exports are decreasing.
Aチームが勝つと予想する人がいる一方、Bチームを応援する人も多い。
A chiimu ga katsu to yosou suru hito ga iru ippou, B chiimu wo ouen suru hito mo ooi.
While some predict Team A will win, there are also many who support Team B.
便利な一方、使い方が難しい。
Benri na ippou, tsukaikata ga muzukashii.
It is convenient, but on the other hand, it is difficult to use.
子育ては大変な一方、喜びも大きい。
Kosodate wa taihen na ippou, yorokobi mo ookii.
Raising children is hard, but on the other hand, the joy is great.
科学の進歩は生活を豊かにする一方、新たな問題も引き起こす。
Kagaku no shinpo wa seikatsu wo yutaka ni suru ippou, arata na mondai mo hikiokosu.
Scientific progress enriches life, but on the other hand, it also causes new problems.
姉は社交的な一方、妹は内気だ。
Ane wa shakouteki na ippou, imouto wa uchiki da.
The older sister is sociable, while the younger sister is shy.
予算は限られている一方、やりたいことは山ほどある。
Yosan wa kagirarete iru ippou, yaritai koto wa yama hodo aru.
The budget is limited, but on the other hand, there are tons of things we want to do.