〜一方で

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Verb
/I-adj
一方で
Dict. Form
Na-adj
な/である
一方で
Dict. Form
Noun
である
一方で
Variations
一方

Meaning

Used to compare two different things or situations, highlighting a contrast.

Examples

都市部の人口が増える一方で、地方の人口は減り続けている。

While the population in urban areas continues to increase, the population in rural areas continues to decrease.

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