〜一方（いっぽう）だ - Expressing Contrast or Parallel Situations

Explanation

〜一方（いっぽう）だ is used to express a situation where one aspect exists while another different aspect also exists. It is used to describe two contrasting or parallel situations.

Grammar Pattern

Grammar Point	Connection	Explanation
Verb Plain Form + 一方（いっぽう）だ	Verb Plain Form + 一方（いっぽう）だ	Used to describe the contrast or parallel between actions or states expressed by the verb.
Adjective Dictionary Form + 一方（いっぽう）だ	Adjective Dictionary Form + 一方（いっぽう）だ	Used to describe the contrast or parallel between qualities or states expressed by the adjective.
な-Adjective Stem + な/である + 一方（いっぽう）だ	な-Adjective Stem + な/である + 一方（いっぽう）だ	Used to describe the contrast or parallel between qualities or states expressed by the な-adjective.
Noun + の/である + 一方（いっぽう）だ	Noun + の/である + 一方（いっぽう）だ	Used to describe the contrast or parallel between things or states expressed by the noun.

Basic Usage

〜一方（いっぽう）だ is used to contrast or parallel two characteristics or states.

Contrast Relationship

• 姉あねは明あかるい一方いっぽう、妹いもうとは無口むくちだ。
• Ane wa akarui ippou, imouto wa mukuchi da.
• My older sister is cheerful, while my younger sister is quiet.
  

Parallel Relationship

• 彼かれは大学院生だいがくいんせいである一方いっぽう、実業家じつぎょうかでもある。
• Kare wa daigakuinsei de aru ippou, jitsugyouka demo aru.
• He is a graduate student, and at the same time, he is also an entrepreneur.
  

Deep Dive

〜一方（いっぽう）だ can be used to describe two different states, whether they are contrasting or parallel. For example:

• 富裕層ふゆうそうはますますますますお金持かねもちになる一方いっぽう、貧困者ひんこんしゃは増ふえ続つづけている。
• Fuyuusou wa masumasu kanemochi ni naru ippou, hinkonsha wa fue tsuzuketeiru.
• While the wealthy are becoming richer, the number of impoverished people continues to increase.
  

• 彼かれは勉強べんきょうができる一方いっぽう、スポーツすぽーつも得意とくいだ。
• Kare wa benkyou ga dekiru ippou, supootsu mo tokui da.
• He is good at studying, and at the same time, he is also good at sports.
  

Real-Life Scenarios

Example 1:

• A：最近さいきん、どう？
• B：仕事しごとは忙いそがしい一方いっぽう、新あたらしいプロジェクトぷろじぇくとにワクワクわくわくしている。
• A: How have you been lately?
• B: Work is busy, but on the other hand, I’m excited about the new project.
  

Example 2:

• A：日本にほんの生活せいかつはどう？
• B：便利べんりな一方いっぽう、物価ぶっかが高たかい。
• A: How is life in Japan?
• B: On one hand, it’s convenient, but on the other hand, the cost of living is high.
  

Comparison and Differences

Grammar Point	Difference
〜一方（いっぽう）だ	Used to describe two contrasting or parallel situations, emphasizing the contrast or parallel relationship.
〜けれども	Used to express contrast, but with a softer tone, often used in everyday conversation.
〜が	Used to express contrast, but with a more formal tone, often used in written language.

Summary

〜一方（いっぽう）だ is a grammar point used to describe two contrasting or parallel situations. Understanding and mastering this grammar point will make your expressions richer and more accurate.

 

 

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〜一方（いっぽう）だ

Explanation

〜一方いっぽうだ is used to express that while one situation exists, another different situation also exists. It is used to describe two contrasting or parallel situations.

Grammar Pattern

Grammar Point	Connection	Explanation
Verb Plain Form + 一方いっぽうだ	Verb Plain Form + 一方いっぽうだ	Used to describe a contrast or parallel between actions or states expressed by the verb.
Adjective Dictionary Form + 一方いっぽうだ	Adjective Dictionary Form + 一方いっぽうだ	Used to describe a contrast or parallel between qualities or states expressed by the adjective.
な-Adjective Stem + な/である + 一方いっぽうだ	な-Adjective Stem + な/である + 一方いっぽうだ	Used to describe a contrast or parallel between qualities or states expressed by the な-adjective.
Noun + の/である + 一方いっぽうだ	Noun + の/である + 一方いっぽうだ	Used to describe a contrast or parallel between things or states expressed by the noun.

Basic Usage

〜一方いっぽうだ is used to contrast or parallel two characteristics or states.

Contrasting Relationship

• 姉あねは明あかるい一方いっぽう、妹いもうとは無口むくちだ。
• Ane wa akarui ippou, imouto wa mukuchi da.
• My older sister is cheerful, while my younger sister is quiet.
  

Deep Dive

〜一方いっぽうだ can be used to describe two different states, which can be either contrasting or parallel. For example:

• 富裕層ふゆうそうはますますお金持かねもちになる一方いっぽう、貧困者ひんこんしゃは増ふえ続つづけている。
• Fuyuusou wa masumasu kanemochi ni naru ippou, hinkonsha wa fue tsuzuketeiru.
• While the wealthy are becoming richer, the number of impoverished people continues to increase.
  

Real-Life Scenarios

Example 1:

• A：最近さいきん、どう？
• B：仕事しごとは忙いそがしい一方いっぽう、新あたらしいプロジェクトぷろじぇくとにワクワクしている。
• A: Saikin, dou?
  B: Shigoto wa isogashii ippou, atarashii purojekuto ni wakuwaku shiteiru.
• A: How have you been lately?
  B: Work has been busy, but on the other hand, I'm excited about the new project.
  

Summary

〜一方いっぽうだ is a grammar point used to describe two contrasting or parallel situations. Understanding and mastering this grammar point will make your expressions richer and more accurate.