一方
いっぽう
ipou
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 30 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
一方 (いっぽう (ipou)) means "One way". The reading is いっぽう (ipou). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.
Meaning
One way
Also : One side · Meanwhile · One party · The other
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Example Sentences
一方、彼女は違う意見を持っていた。
いっぽう、かのじょはちがういけんをもっていた。
On the other hand, she had a different opinion.
勉強の一方で、スポーツも楽しんでいる。
べんきょうのいっぽうで、スポーツもたのしんでいる。
While studying, I also enjoy sports.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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