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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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Sample Sentences for 一方

That job was not very interesting, but on the other hand it was well paid.
You may use either of the dictionaries.
There're many rich Americans. On the other hand some Americans are very poor.
On the one hand we suffered a heavy loss, but on the other hand we learned a great deal from the experience.
One is tall and the other is short.

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