Meaning
反面 (はんめん, hanmen) is a bonus vocabulary word meaning “the other side”.
Kanji in this word
Example sentences 11
彼は強い反面臆病なところもある
He appears to be strong, but on the other hand he can be cowardly.
反面女性関係も派手であった。
On the other hand, he had relationships with a variety of women.
彼は優しい反面、怒ると怖い。
He is kind, whereas he is scary when he gets angry.
憂いの反面には喜びがあるものだ。
Every cloud has a silver lining.
私のことを反面教師だと思いなさい。
Think of me as an example of how not to behave.
反面こうして地歌は一般にも広まった。
However, jiuta spread to the general public this way.
それは値段は安いが、その反面品質がよくない。
The price is low, but the quality isn't very good.
彼の顔は怖そうに見える反面、声は優しくおだやかだった。
In contrast to his frightening looks, his voice was kind and calm.
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.
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.
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.