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反面はんめん

Noun + の反面XはYの反面Sentence1 + 反面、Sentence2〜には反面

Meanings

  • on the other hand
  • in contrast
  • however
  • on the flip side
  • the other side of the coin

About this pattern

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.