一方で
いっぽうで
JLPT N5 · vocab_conjunctionMeaning
on the other hand, at the same time
Examples
便利な一方で、問題もあります。
On the other hand, while it's convenient, there are also problems.
📖 How to Use
「一方で」means "on the other hand, at the same time." Seeing it in full sentences helps you remember both meaning and grammar patterns.
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
「一方で」is read as「いっぽうで」— memorize it as a pair to avoid mistakes in もんだい1.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 & もんだい2
「一方で」appears in vocabulary questions (choose the correct meaning) and context questions (choose the best word).
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「一方で」mean in Japanese?+
「一方で」means "on the other hand, at the same time". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_conjunction" category.
How do you read 「一方で」?+
「一方で」is read as「いっぽうで」.
Is 「一方で」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「一方で」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「一方で」?+
便利な一方で、問題もあります。 — On the other hand, while it's convenient, there are also problems.
Practice 「一方で」 with spaced repetition