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[いっ()·ぽう()]
ippou
noun, conjunction, noun, used as a suffix, adverb

English Meaning(s) for 一方

noun
  1. one (esp. of two); the other; one way; the other way; one direction; the other direction; one side; the other side; one party; the other party
conjunction
  1. on the one hand; on the other hand
  2. whereas; although; but at the same time; meanwhile; in turn
noun, noun, used as a suffix, adverb
  1. just keeps; being inclined to ...; tending to be ...; tending to do ...; continuously ...; just keeps on ...ing; only (after noun, adjective-stem or plain verb)

Definition and Synonyms for 一方

Normal conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm
Synonyms: ノルマル, ノーマル, 一方, 一方, 並大抵, 尋常, 正常
Hand one of two sides of an issue
Synonyms: 一方, 一方
Normal not abnormal
Synonyms: ノルマル, ノーマル, 一方, 一方, 並大抵, 尋常, 正常

Meanings for each kanji in 一方

» one; one radical (no.1)
» direction; person; alternative

Categories 一方 is a member of

Side an aspect of something (as contrasted with some other implied aspect)
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 一方

Sample Sentences for 一方

That exercise - backs together, link arms, one bends forwards while the other stretches their back - we did that a lot as children, didn't we?
What's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander.
The box is leaning to one side.
I know one of them but not the other.
"You see," said the elder brother, "I was right. Here I have lived quietly and well, while you, though you may have been a king, have seen a great deal of trouble."

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