〜一方で
Formation
Meaning
Used to compare two different things or situations, highlighting a contrast.
Note
Used to contrast two different subjects or situations. It focuses on the difference between them, often translated as 'while' or 'on the other hand'.
Examples
都市部の人口が増える一方で、地方の人口は減り続けている。
While the population in urban areas continues to increase, the population in rural areas continues to decrease.
日本ではキャッシュレス化が進む一方で、ドイツでは依然として現金払いが主流だ。
While cashless payments are progressing in Japan, cash is still the mainstream in Germany.
日本語は文法が難しい一方、発音は比較的簡単だ。
While Japanese grammar is difficult, the pronunciation is relatively simple.
この部屋は日当たりが良い一方で、風通しはあまり良くない。
While this room gets plenty of sunlight, the ventilation is not very good.
兄が外で遊ぶのが好きな一方で、弟は家で本を読むのが好きだ。
While the older brother likes playing outside, the younger brother likes reading books at home.
彼は数学は得意な一方、言語学は苦手だ。
While he is good at math, he is bad at linguistics.
彼は平日は多忙なサラリーマンである一方で、週末は農家として働いている。
While he is a busy office worker on weekdays, he works as a farmer on weekends.
この薬は特効薬である一方で、副作用が非常に強い。
While this medicine is a wonder drug, its side effects are very strong.