JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate
反面
On the other hand; the reverse or contrasting aspect of the same subject.
Readings
1 Adverb, Conjunction
"On the other hand" / "While..."
Indicates that two contradictory traits, often a positive and a negative, exist simultaneously within the same subject.
Example
一人暮らし は 自由 な 反面 、 寂しい 時 も ある 。
Living alone is freeing, but on the other hand, it can get lonely.
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2 Noun
"The other side" / "The reverse side"
Refers to the physical reverse side of an object or the opposing facet of an abstract issue.
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