Decoded Slug: ～一方 (〜ippou)
Japanese JLPT Grammar Point
～一方 (〜ippou)
～一方 (〜ippou)
Short explanation:
Indicates that while one action is happening, another action or situation is simultaneously occurring or is in contrast.
Formation:
Verbal Noun (Verb Stem) + 一方だ, Verb Stem + 一方, い-Adjective + 一方, な-Adjective + である一方
Examples:
技術が進化する一方、生活が忙しくなっている。
Gijutsu ga shinka suru ippou, seikatsu ga isogashiku natte iru.
While technology advances, life is getting busier.
日本語が上達する一方、英語力が下がっている気がする。
Nihongo ga joutatsu suru ippou, eigo-ryoku ga sagatte iru ki ga suru.
While my Japanese improves, I feel like my English ability is declining.
この料理は美味しい一方、ちょっと高いです。
Kono ryouri wa oishii ippou, chotto takai desu.
While this dish is delicious, it is a bit expensive.
彼は優しいである一方、厳しい面もある。
Kare wa yasashii de aru ippou, kibishii men mo aru.
While he is kind, he also has a strict side.
Long explanation:
The ～一方 grammar point is used to express that while one action is taking place, another action or situation is also occurring or is in contrast to the first action. The actions or situations referred to usually occur simultaneously or show different tendencies, increasing or decreasing.
