This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

反面

Reading

Kana: はんめん
Romaji: hanmen
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

on the other hand; opposite side; reverse

Kanji

Readings: ハン、 ホン、 タン、 ホ、 そ.る、 そ.らす、 かえ.す、 かえ.る、 -かえ.る
Meaning: anti-
Readings: メン、 ベン、 おも、 おもて、 つら
Meanings: mask, face, features, surface

Example Sentences

(うれ)いの反面(はんめん)には(よろこ)びがあるものだ。
➥Every cloud has a silver lining.
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昨年(さくねん)輸出(ゆしゅつ)好調(こうちょう)反面(はんめん)輸入(ゆにゅう)(おつ)()いていたので貿易(ぼうえき)収支(しゅうし)改善(かいぜん)した。
➥The nation's trade balance improved last year as exports were strong, while imports remained steady.
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(かれ)(かお)(こわ)そうに()える反面(はんめん)(こえ)(やさ)しくおだやかだった。
➥In contrast to his frightening looks, his voice was kind and calm.
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その仕事(しごと)十分(じゅうぶん)にお(かね)になるが、その反面(はんめん)(にち)に12時間(じかん)(はたら)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.
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