いっぽう

いっぽう

"いっぽう" means "on the other hand" or "one side" depending on context.

Here, 'いっぽうで' (translated as 'while also') is used to indicate a contrasting or simultaneous state.

彼は銀行で働く一方で、ボランティア活動にも熱心です。

He works at a bank while also actively participating in volunteer work.

In this case, '一方' (translated as 'but') illustrates a contrast or differing aspect within the topic discussed.

日本の特産物は高い一方、品質が非常に良いと言われています。

Japan's local products are expensive, but their quality is said to be very good.

Here, '一方で' (translated as 'as') is used to express simultaneity or an accompanying situation.

新しい技術が進歩する一方で、伝統的な技術が失われている。

As new technologies progress, traditional techniques are being lost.