一方(で) (de)

on the other hand; in the meantime

Meaning & usage

一方(で)presents a contrasting or parallel side of the same situation, meaning 'on the other hand' or 'meanwhile'. It follows a noun or a plain-form clause, often with その before it, and で may be dropped. Note that 一方通行 is a set compound meaning 'one-way street'.

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