反面
はんめん
hanmen
JMdict entry #1481000
- conjunctionparticle while; although; though; but
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conjunction
(but) on the other hand; at the same time; then again; and yet
see: その反面
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi) rare term opposite side; other side; reverse
Kanji in this word
Example sentences
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。
sakunen ha yushutsu ga kouchou no hanmen 、 yunyuu ga ochitsui te i ta no de boueki shuushi ha kaizen shi ta 。
The nation's trade balance improved last year as exports were strong, while imports remained steady.
それは値段は安いが、その反面品質がよくない。
sore ha nedan ha yasui ga 、 sono hanmen hinshitsu ga yoku nai 。
It is cheap, but on the other hand it is not good.
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。
sono shigoto ha juubun ni o kane ni naru ga 、 sono hanmen tsuitachi ni 12 jikan hataraka naku te ha nara nai 。
The job pays well, but on the other hand I have to work twelve hours a day.
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。
kare no kao ha kowa sou ni mieru hanmen 、 koe ha yasashiku odayaka daxtsu ta 。
In contrast to his frightening looks, his voice was kind and calm.
憂いの反面には喜びがあるものだ。
urei no hanmen ni ha yorokobi ga aru mono da 。
Every cloud has a silver lining.