Learning objectives
- Lesson goals: Learn hanmen for the other (usually negative) side of something.
- Form and connection: [Plain form/Nounである] 反はん面めん
- Nuance in real use: 反面 reminds us everything has two sides — beyond benefits lie costs. In Japanese product reviews and discussions, it's often used to present downsides in a balanced way.
Form and connection
Core Explanation
Learn hanmen for the other (usually negative) side of something.
Cultural Note
Practical examples
Common pitfalls
Build the base form before adding the pattern
Complete the required conjugation first. Do not keep polite and plain endings at the same time.
Match politeness to the situation
The examples are reliable starting points; relationships and context can still change the most natural wording.
Practice and answers
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[Plain form/Nounである] 反はん面めんShow answer
It's convenient, but on the other hand, it's also dangerous.Show answer
この仕事しごとは給料きゅうりょうがいい反はん面めん、残業ざんぎょうが多おおい。 ([Plain form/Nounである] 反はん面めん)Continue learning
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