～反面
hanmen
On the other hand; while also having an opposite side
Formation 接続
Plain-form verb or i-adjective + 反面; na-adjective + な/である + 反面; noun + である + 反面.
Explanation 説明
Contrast two sides of the same thing or situation, often an advantage and a disadvantage. It does not merely connect any unrelated opposing events. It can also express coexisting mixed feelings.
Examples 例文
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この町は静かな反面、買い物には少し不便です。
This town is quiet, but shopping is somewhat inconvenient.
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一人暮らしは自由な反面、家事を全部自分でしなければなりません。
Living alone offers freedom, but you have to do all the housework yourself.
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インターネットは便利な反面、誤った情報も多いです。
The internet is convenient, but it also contains much misinformation.
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新しい仕事が楽しみな反面、不安もあります。
I look forward to my new job, but I also feel anxious.
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この素材は丈夫な反面、少し重いです。
This material is durable, but it is a little heavy.
How related patterns differ 比較
ながらも and つつも express contrast, while ながら and つつ also have separate simultaneous-action uses. 反面 contrasts two aspects of one thing; に反して means contrary to expectations or rules. にかかわらず means the result does not depend on a condition.
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| ～反面 | On the other hand; while also having an opposite side | この町は静かな反面、買い物には少し不便です。 This town is quiet, but shopping is somewhat inconvenient. |
| ～さらに | Furthermore; even more | 会議の前に、さらに一時間準備した。 Before the meeting, I spent a further hour preparing. |
| ～つつ | While doing; although | 資料を確認しつつ、気づいた点をメモした。 While checking the documents, I noted the points that caught my attention. |
| ～つつも | Although; despite being aware of | 早く寝ようと思いつつも、つい本を読んでしまいました。 Although I intended to sleep early, I ended up reading. |
| ～ながら（も） | Although; despite | この部屋は狭いながらも、使いやすいです。 Although this room is small, it is practical. |
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