〜一方で ippou de
〜一方で(ippou de)means “on the one hand ..., on the other; while”. Presents two contrasting or parallel facts about the same topic, juxtaposing two sides or two simultaneous actions/tendencies. Formation: 普通形 + 一方で(ナAな/である + 一方で、Nである + 一方で)
on the one hand ..., on the other; while
N2Formation
普通形 + 一方で(ナAな/である + 一方で、Nである + 一方で)
Explanation
Presents two contrasting or parallel facts about the same topic, juxtaposing two sides or two simultaneous actions/tendencies. The two clauses are set side by side rather than one causing the other.
Examples
Note
Distinguish from 〜一方だ (a one-way ongoing trend, 'keeps getting more ...'), which has no で.
FAQ
〜一方で — what does it mean and how is it used?
on the one hand ..., on the other; while. Presents two contrasting or parallel facts about the same topic, juxtaposing two sides or two simultaneous actions/tendencies. The two clauses are set side by side rather than one causing the other.
〜一方で — how do you form it?
普通形 + 一方で(ナAな/である + 一方で、Nである + 一方で)
〜一方で — any usage notes?
Distinguish from 〜一方だ (a one-way ongoing trend, 'keeps getting more ...'), which has no で.