～反面 JLPT N2

Formation

Verb-casual + 反面, い-Adjective + 反面, な-Adjective + である反面, Noun + である反面

Explanation

The ～反面 grammar point is used to show a contrast between two aspects of something. It can be translated as 'on the one hand' or 'on the other hand'.

Example sentences

• この車は速い反面、燃費が悪いです。

  On the one hand, this car is fast, but on the other hand, it has poor fuel efficiency.

  Kono kuruma wa hayai hanmen, nenpi ga warui desu.

• 彼は頭がいい反面、運動が苦手です。

  On the one hand, he is smart, but on the other hand, he's not good at sports.

  Kare wa atama ga ii hanmen, undou ga nigate desu.

• 彼女は親切である反面、面倒見が良すぎることがある。

  On the one hand, she is kind, but on the other hand, she can be too helpful.

  Kanojo wa shinsetsu de aru hanmen, mendoumi ga yoi sugiru koto ga aru.

• この仕事は給料が高い反面、ストレスがたくさんあります。

  On the one hand, this job pays well, but on the other hand, it's quite stressful.

  Kono shigoto wa kyuuryou ga takai hanmen, sutoresu ga takusan arimasu.