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JLPT N2 Grammar

反面

N2Contrast / Concession

N2 · Contrast / Concession · plain form + 反面

on the other hand; downside

plain form + 反面

反面 means something has one side and also an opposite or caution-worthy side.

It is common for pros and cons.

この薬は効果が強い反面、副作用もあります。

This medicine is strong, but on the other hand it has side effects.

The following clause usually presents an opposing quality.

Memorize “plain form + 反面” as one fixed chunk, then practice by replacing words in the example sentence. Learn the connection first, then the nuance.

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