noun

  1. one (esp. of two), the other, one way, the other way, one direction, the other direction, one side, the other side, one party, the other party.

conjunction

  1. on the one hand, on the other hand.
  2. whereas, although, but at the same time, meanwhile, in turn.

noun, noun used as a suffix, adverb

After noun, adjective-stem or plain verb.
  1. just keeps, being inclined to ..., tending to be ..., tending to do ..., continuously ..., just keeps on ...ing, only.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
一方 いっぽう

Contained Kanji Breakdown

one, one radical (no.1)
イチ いっ ひと- (1st, N5)
direction, person, alternative
ホウ かた なた (2nd, N4)
dot, tick or dot radical (no. 3)
チュ (Kentei 1)
ten thousand, 10,000
バン マン よろず (2nd, N5)
one, one radical (no.1)
イチ いっ ひと- (1st, N5)
wrapping enclosure, wrapping radical (no. 20)
ホウ つつ.む (Kentei 1)