N2105/221
反面
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.