N2 Grammar ⑥　一方（で）

JLPT N2 Japanese self-study　·　~15 min　·　一方（で）/ 反面 — contrasting two sides of the same subject

'This city is convenient, but on the other hand the cost of living is high.' Learn to present balanced two-sided views in formal writing.

What you'll learn

• 一方（で）: 'on the other hand' — two coexisting but contrasting aspects
• 反面: 'the flip side' — unexpected reverse of a positive quality
• 一方で + verb phrase: 'while doing A, side B is also happening'
• しかし/けれど = plain 'but'; 一方/反面 = structured contrast

How to study “N2 Grammar ⑥　一方（で）”

“N2 Grammar ⑥　一方（で）” (一方（で）/ 反面 — contrasting two sides of the same subject) is a JLPT N2 chapter of our free Japanese self-study course, about 15 min. You learn by doing — flashcard drills and fill-in-the-blank quizzes graded on the spot — completely free, with no sign-up and no ad wall. Once it clicks, read the matching in-depth explainer over in Grammar.