English–Japanese
“one-sided” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiippōteki
Example
彼の説明は一方的です。kare no setsu mei wa ip pō teki de su
His explanation is one-sided.
How to say “one-sided” in Japanese
“One-sided” in Japanese is 一方的 (ippōteki).
Presents something as determined or expressed from a single standpoint rather than through a balanced exchange between sides.
Example sentences with 一方的
会議では、一方的な説明ではなく、相手の質問にも答えることが大切です。kai gi de wa ip pō teki na setsu mei de wa na ku ai te no shitsu mon ni mo kota e ru ko to ga tai setsu de su
In a meeting, it is important to answer the other person's questions rather than give a one-sided explanation.
Tips for using 一方的
- A conversation can be called one-sided when one person keeps explaining or speaking without giving the other person a meaningful chance to respond.