一方で
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ippou de
on one hand, on the other hand
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一方で
ippou de
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on one hand, on the other hand
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📊 Pattern Stats
JLPT Level N2
Upper-Intermediate · Academic & formal usage
Reading ippou de
Post ID 51029
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📝 Usage Notes

on one hand, on the other hand

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一方で
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does the grammar pattern 一方で mean?
On one hand, on the other hand
What JLPT level is 一方で?
JLPT N2 — Upper-Intermediate · Academic & formal usage. To pass JLPT N2 you need to recognise and use this pattern correctly in reading and listening sections.
How do you use 一方で in a sentence?
Attach 一方で (ippou de) to the appropriate verb or noun form as described in the usage notes. Then try writing two original sentences — one about yourself and one about something around you.
Is 一方で formal or casual Japanese?
一方で is used in formal or written contexts. You will see it mainly in written texts, news, business Japanese and academic contexts.
How can I remember 一方で long-term?
Use the flashcard on this page for active recall — see the pattern, reconstruct the usage from memory, then flip. Follow with the 4-choice quiz to distinguish it from similar patterns. Review at 10 minutes, 1 day and 3 days (spaced repetition). Writing two original sentences at each review session is the fastest way to reach production-level mastery.