Word · 単語
反面
Reading はんめん
while
- 1 while, although, though, but — after the attributive form of a verb or adjective, or the particle の
- 2 (but) on the other hand, at the same time, then again, and yet
- 3 opposite side, other side, reverse
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例文 · examples
彼の顔は怖そうに見える反面、声は優しくおだやかだった。
In contrast to his frightening looks, his voice was kind and calm.
sense 2 · (but) on the other hand
その仕事は十分にお金になるが、その反面１日に12時間働かなくてはならない。
The job pays well, but on the other hand I have to work twelve hours a day.
sense 2 · (but) on the other hand
昨年は輸出が好調の反面、輸入が落ち着いていたので貿易収支は改善した。
The nation's trade balance improved last year as exports were strong, while imports remained steady.
sense 2 · (but) on the other hand