Definition and meaning of 一方 - いっぽう in Japanese
いっぽう一方
ippou
N4
1.one way
Noun
ここは一方通行です。
This is a one-way street.いっぽうつうこう一方通行
ippoutsuukou
N4
1.one way (in traffic)
Noun
このみちはいっぽうつうこうです。
Is this a one-way road?いっぽう一方
ippou
N4
1.one of two options or parties.
Noun
彼は一方を選びました。 (He chose one way.)
He chose one way.一方が成功すれば、他方は失敗します。 (If one succeeds, the other fails.)
If one succeeds, the other fails. More examples
2.presenting contrasting viewpoints or perspectives.
Conjunction
一方、彼は優しいですが、時に厳しい一面もあります。
On one hand, he is kind, but on the other hand, he can be strict at times.彼女は一方で楽観的ですが、一方で現実的でもあります。
She is optimistic on one hand, but on the other hand, she is also realistic. More examples
3.on the other hand or while.
Conjunction
彼は頭がいい一方、運動が苦手です。
He is smart, but on the other hand, he is not good at sports.彼女は忙しい一方、家族との時間を大切にします。
She is busy, but at the same time, she values time with her family. More examples
4.continuously inclined or tending to do something.
Noun, Noun, used as a suffix, Adverb (fukushi)
彼は一方で働き続ける人です。
He is a person who just keeps on working.彼女は一方で笑顔を絶やしません。
She is someone who never stops smiling. More examples
5.one side or one aspect.
Place
彼は一方で優しいが、一方で厳しい。
He is kind on one hand, but strict on the other.一方が成功すれば、一方は失敗する。
If one succeeds, the other will fail. More examples
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