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一面
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 一面.
Dictionary
Entry
1
one face; one surface
Examples
彼は新聞を取り上げて何気なく１面を眺めた。
He picked up the newspaper and glanced casually over the front page.
2
the whole surface
Examples
地面は一面の雪に覆われていた。
The ground lay beneath a blanket of snow.
3
one aspect; one side
Examples
「言葉の一面は、伝達しようとする意志である」と彼は言う。
"One aspect of language is an intent to communicate," he says.
4
Adverb (fukushi)
(on) the other hand
Examples
私には彼女の気持ちもわかるが、また一面では彼女が正しいとも思わない。
I understand her, but on the other hand I don't think she's right.
5
one broad, flat object
6
front page (e.g. newspaper)
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