Word Meaning 反面
反面 is read as はんめん (hammen) and means opposite side.
Meaning
English
- opposite side
- reverse
- (but) on the other hand
- though
- although
- while
Reading
Kana
はんめん
Romaji
hammen
Stroke Sequence
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Related Vocabulary
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5それは値段は安いが、その反面品質がよくない。
It is cheap, but on the other hand it is not good.
彼の顔は怖そうに見える反面、声は優しくおだやかだった。
In contrast to his frightening looks, his voice was kind and calm.
彼はフランス語を一言も話せないが、その反面英語をネイティブ並に話す。
He can't say one word of French, but then again he speaks English like a native.
その仕事は十分にお金になるが、その反面1日に12時間働かなくてはならない。
The job pays well, but on the other hand I have to work twelve hours a day.
「今度、子供たちに英語を教えることになったんだけど、嬉しい反面、緊張する。上手く喋れるかな」「すごいじゃん。少々失敗しても、ご愛敬ってことで大丈夫よ。自信もって頑張ってね!」
"So, I'll be teaching the kids English next time, and while I'm really happy, on the other hand, I'm nervous. I wonder if I'll be able to speak it well?" "That's great! Even if you mess up here and there, it'll just be endearing, so it's fine. Be confident, and do your best!"