while, although; on the other hand (反面) – Japanese Grammar 反面 (hanmen)

Q: What JLPT level is 反面?

JLPT N2 — Upper-Intermediate · Academic & formal usage

Q: How do you use 反面 in a sentence?

Attach 反面 to the appropriate verb or noun form. While, although; on the other hand

Q: Is 反面 formal or casual Japanese?

反面 is typically used in formal or written Japanese contexts.

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hanmen

while, although; on the other hand

一方で ippou de を問わず o towazu から言うと kara iu to にしたら ni shitara というものではない to iu mono dewa nai からこそ kara koso からすると kara suru to とも tomo 抜きにして nuki ni shite ていては te ite wa しかも shikamo もかまわず mo kamawazu 一応 ichiou につき ni tsuki 果たして hatashite ないことには～ない nai koto niwa~nai とか（で） toka (de) ちなみに chinamini に応じて ni oujite にせよ/ にしろ ni seyo/ ni shiro 一方で ippou de を問わず o towazu から言うと kara iu to にしたら ni shitara というものではない to iu mono dewa nai からこそ kara koso からすると kara suru to とも tomo 抜きにして nuki ni shite ていては te ite wa しかも shikamo もかまわず mo kamawazu 一応 ichiou につき ni tsuki 果たして hatashite ないことには～ない nai koto niwa~nai とか（で） toka (de) ちなみに chinamini に応じて ni oujite にせよ/ にしろ ni seyo/ ni shiro

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反面

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while, although; on the other hand

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JLPT Level N2

Upper-Intermediate · Academic & formal usage

Reading hanmen

Post ID 51021

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📝 Usage Notes

while, although; on the other hand

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反面

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conversely; on the contrary

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the grammar pattern 反面 mean? ▼

While, although; on the other hand

What JLPT level is 反面? ▼

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 反面 in a sentence? ▼

Attach 反面 (hanmen) 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 反面 formal or casual Japanese? ▼

反面 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 反面 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.