Translation of Japanese word "一方" to English
一方
いっぽう
[ippou]
IPA: /ippou/
Meaning
PrepositionFrom another point of view.
How to use
一方 (ippou) — 'on the other hand / meanwhile'. 一方で、〜 — On the other hand, ~. 一方的 (ippouteki) — one-sided.
🇬🇧 English
on the other hand
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 一方
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): いっぽう
Romaji Transcription: ippou
Example Sentences
彼は一方、彼女は優しい人です。
かれは いっぽう かれは やさしい ひとです。
On the other hand, she's a kind person.
一方、彼は東京に住んでいます。
いっぽう かれは とうきょうに すんでいます。
On the other hand, he lives in Tokyo.
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Common phrases
- 一方で〜— On the other hand, ~
Frequency rank: #257 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "一方" mean?▼
The Japanese word "一方" means "on the other hand" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "一方"?▼
The word "一方" is read as "いっぽう" (ippou). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Used to show another thing.".
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