This phrase means 'on the other hand' or 'meanwhile'. You use it to show a different idea or situation, especially in formal writing.
Clause + 他方でPrimary
Clause + 他方
This phrase means 'on the other hand' or 'meanwhile'. You use it to show a different idea or situation, especially in formal writing.
輸出が増加し、経済は回復傾向にある。他方で、国内消費の低迷が課題として残っている。
Exports are increasing, and the economy is on a recovery trend. On the other hand, sluggish domestic consumption remains an issue.
AI技術の発展は多くの産業に革新をもたらす。他方で、その倫理的な問題は未だ解決されていない。
The development of AI technology brings innovation to many industries. On the other hand, its ethical problems have not yet been resolved.
政府は新しい税制を導入した。他方、国民からは多くの批判が寄せられた。
The government introduced a new tax system. On the other hand, it received a lot of criticism from the public.
彼は営業成績が非常に優秀です。他方で、チームマネジメントの経験はまだ浅いと言えます。
His sales performance is excellent. On the other hand, it can be said that his experience in team management is still limited.
都市部では人口が増加を続ける一方、他方で地方では過疎化が深刻な問題となっている。
While the population continues to increase in urban areas, on the other hand, depopulation has become a serious problem in rural regions.
This is more formal than 〜一方で. You use it in writing or speeches. 〜一方で can show two sides of one thing. 〜他方で often shows a new, different topic. It is not like 〜反面. 〜反面 shows good and bad parts of the same thing. 〜他方で can connect different things.
Don't use this when you talk to friends. It sounds too formal. For example, do not say "This cake is good. On the other hand, that one is bad." to your friend.
Use this when you want to show a different idea. It helps make your writing clear. It is good for reports or papers. It shows a new point of view.
More formal alternatives(3)
Track your mastery
Kumi's KMT system tracks your mastery across kanji, vocabulary, grammar, and reading. Create a free account to use it on 220,000+ concepts.