Conjunction (usually used in formal writing and formal speech) (Advanced ㊤ 107)
A conjunction used to contrast the positive and negative sides of something/someone.
Equivalent: While; on the other hand
| (i) {V/Adjectiveい}Informal nonpast | 反面 | |
| ~ができる反面 | While someone can do ~ | |
| 厳しい反面 | While someone is strict | |
| (ii) Adjective な stem {な/である} | 反面 | |
| 便利{な/である}反面 | While something is convenient | |
| (ii) Nounである | 反面 | |
| 有利な投資である反面 | While something is a good investment |
