Japanese

いっぽう
Meaning: one side; on the other hand; increasingly
Part of Speech: Noun, Conjunction

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Handwriting

一
方

Example sentences

Prices are only continuing to rise.
政府は景気対策を打ち出す一方で、他方では増税の検討も進めている。
While the government is rolling out economic stimulus measures, on the other hand, it is also considering tax hikes.
インターネットの匿名性は、自由な発言を可能にする一方で、誹謗中傷の原因にもなる。
While internet anonymity enables free speech, it also becomes a cause of slander and libel.

Usage Notes

Can mean one of two sides, or indicate a continuous trend in one direction.

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