Mimi Kara Oboeru N3 Grammar – 反面／半面 (hanmen/ hanmen)

Mimi Kara Oboeru N3 Grammar – 反面／半面 (hanmen/ hanmen)
Here is Japanese N3 grammar study material taken from the Mimi Kara Oboeru N3 textbook.

95. ～反面／半面
a. Meaning: “on the one hand ~, on the other…” (two opposing sides of one matter)

b. Structure: [N + である] / [V/A] noun-modifying form

この新しい薬はよく効く反面、副作用も強い。
Kono atarashī kusuri wa yoku kiku hanmen, fukusayō mo tsuyoi.
This new medicine works well, but on the other hand it has strong side effects.

東京のデパートは値段が高い反面、商品の種類は豊富にある。
Tōkyō no depāto wa nedan ga takai hanmen, shōhin no shurui wa hōfu ni aru.
Department stores in Tokyo are expensive, but on the other hand they have a wide range of goods.

日本のサッカーチームは守備が強固な反面、得点力が弱い。
Nihon no sakkāchīmu wa shubi ga kyōkona hanmen, tokuten-ryoku ga yowai.
Japan’s football team is strong in defence but weak in attack.

一人暮らしは自由な半面、寂しさも感じる。
Hitorigurashi wa jiyūna hanmen, sabishisa mo kanjiru.
Living alone gives you freedom, but you also feel lonely.

メールは便利な半面、人との接し方を忘れさせてしまう面もあるのではないか。
Mēru wa benrina hanmen, hito to no sesshikata o wasure sasete shimau men mo aru node wanai ka.
Email is convenient, but on the other hand it can make people forget how to deal with others.

・顔の右半面をやけどした。
I was burned on the right half of my face.

・あの人の隠された半面を知った。
I came to know a hidden side of that person.