A, on the other hand B
A and B are contrasts; they cannot be both positive or both negative.
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肉まんはおいしい反面、太りやすい。
Steamed buns are delicious, on the other hand you can easily gain weight.
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日本の景色は非常に美しい反面、旅行費は高い。
The scenery in Japan is extraordinarily beautiful; on the other hand travel cost is high.
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彼女は仕事中いつも元気な顔である反面、宴会では静かなんだ。
She always looks energetic at work, but at the work parties she is quiet.
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その仕事は十分にお金になるが、その反面一日に12時間働かなくてはならない。
The job pays well, but on the other hand I have to work twelve hours a day.
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