反面

Meaning & usage

反面 presents the opposite side of something just stated, often a drawback paired with an advantage or vice versa. It follows plain-form verbs and i-adjectives, and na-adjectives or nouns with な. It frequently appears as その反面 after a clause ending in が.

Example sentences 6

1. 彼かれの顔かおは怖こわそうに見みえる反面はんめん、声こえは優やさしくおだやかだった。

   In contrast to his frightening looks, his voice was kind and calm.

2. それは値段は安いが、その反面品質がよくない。

   It is cheap, but on the other hand it is not good.

3. 彼はフランス語を一言も話せないが、その反面英語をネイティブ並に話す。

   He can't say one word of French, but then again he speaks English like a native.

4. その仕事は十分にお金になるが、その反面１日に12時間働かなくてはならない。

   The job pays well, but on the other hand I have to work twelve hours a day.

5. 昨年は輸出が好調の反面、輸入が落ち着いていたので貿易収支は改善した。

   The nation's trade balance improved last year as exports were strong, while imports remained steady.

6. 憂いの反面には喜びがあるものだ。

   Every cloud has a silver lining.