反面
(Hanmen)
on the other hand / while (one side).
Connection rules
- ＋V plain / i-adj + 反面; na-adj + な / である + 反面; noun + である + 反面.
- ＋'Two sides of the same thing' — often used for pros/cons or complementary aspects.
- ＋Similar to 〜一方で — choice is stylistic.
Examples
1.
この仕事は給料がいい反面、責任が重い。
Kono shigoto wa kyuuryou ga ii hanmen, sekinin ga omoi.
This job has good pay, but on the other hand, heavy responsibility.
「on the other hand / while (one side)」
2.
便利な反面、危険もある。
Benri na hanmen, kiken mo aru.
It's convenient, but on the other hand, there's also danger.
「on the other hand / while (one side)」