反面
JLPT Level: N2
Meanings
on the other hand
in contrast
however
on the flip side
the other side of the coin
Usage
Noun + の反面
XはYの反面
Sentence1 + 反面、Sentence2
〜には反面
Explanation
反面 is used to show a contrast between two aspects or sides of a situation, person, or thing. It highlights what is true in one respect while something different is true in another. It is commonly used to balance statements with a positive aspect and a negative or less favorable aspect, or to compare two contrasting features. It can connect clauses with a comma or be used after a noun to modify it.
日本は治安が良い反面、物価が高い。
にほんはちあんがよいはんめん、ぶっかがたかい。
Japan is safe, but prices are high.
彼は若い反面、経験は少ない。
かれはわかいはんめん、けいけんはすくない。
He is young, but has little experience.
都市部は便利な反面、自然が少ない。
としぶはべんりなはんめん、しぜんがすくない。
Cities are convenient, but they have little nature.
仕事は忙しい反面、やりがいがある。
しごとはいそがしいはんめん、やりがいがある。
The work is busy, but it is rewarding.