What does 一方 mean?
一方 is a Japanese noun meaning “on the other hand” or “meanwhile” in English. It can also be translated as “one side” depending on context. It is written as 一方 in kanji, いっぽう in hiragana, and ippou in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
姉は背が高い。一方、妹は小さい。
My older sister is tall. My younger sister, on the other hand, is short.
一方の意見だけを聞くのは良くない。
It's not good to listen to only one side.