Vocabulary
反面
はんめん
while; although; though; but
conjunction
particle
freq #900
Example sentences
昨年(さくねん)は輸出(ゆしゅつ)が好調(こうちょう)の反面(はんめん)、輸入(ゆにゅう)が落ち着(おちつ)いていたので貿易収支(ぼうえきしゅうし)は改善(かいぜん)した。
The nation's trade balance improved last year as exports were strong, while imports remained steady.
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.