〜一方(で)
While / on the one hand 〜一方(で)
Meaning
"While ~", "on the one hand ~, on the other …" — two sides of one situation.
Formation
[verb / i-adj plain] + 一方(で) · [noun] である + 一方(で) · [na-adj] な + 一方(で)
Notes
It places two coexisting facts side by side; they need not contradict, only balance. Keep it apart from 〜一方だ, which says a trend keeps moving in one direction.
Examples
彼(かれ)は医者(いしゃ)である一方(いっぽう)で、作家(さっか)としても知(し)られています。
He is a doctor, and at the same time known as a writer.
Breakdown
都会(とかい)は便利(べんり)な一方(いっぽう)、家賃(やちん)が高(たか)いです。
The city is convenient, but on the other hand rents are high.
Breakdown
収入(しゅうにゅう)が増(ふ)える一方(いっぽう)で、支出(ししゅつ)も増(ふ)えています。
While income is rising, spending is rising too.
Breakdown
兄(あに)はよく働(はたら)く一方(いっぽう)、弟(おとうと)は遊(あそ)んでばかりいます。
My older brother works hard, while my younger brother does nothing but play.
Breakdown
この仕事(しごと)は大変(たいへん)な一方(いっぽう)で、やりがいもあります。
This job is demanding, but it is also rewarding.
Breakdown
⚠️ Often confused with
〜反面
On the flip side 〜反面
"On the other hand ~" — two opposite qualities of the same thing.
〜に反して
Contrary to 〜に反して
"Contrary to ~", "against ~".
〜どころか
Far from 〜どころか
"Far from ~"; "let alone ~" — the reality is well beyond, or well short of, what was said.
〜かわりに
Instead of / in exchange 〜かわりに
"Instead of ~"; "in exchange for ~"; "in return".