Japanese word

他方

Pronunciation

Romajitahō

Meaning

  • nounthe other

Example

二つの方法のうち、他方を試します。futa tsu no hō hō no u chi ta hō o tame shi ma su

I'll try the other of the two methods.

Illustration for 他方 (the other)

More examples

一方の案が難しければ、他方を検討します。ip pō no an ga muzuka shi ke re ba ta hō o ken tō shi ma su

If one proposal is difficult, I will consider the other.

Core concept

Points to a different member of a set from the one already mentioned or selected.

Common phrases

  • 他方の意見ta hō no i ken

    the other opinion

Similar words

一方ippō: One of two people, things, choices, or sides under discussion.
片方katahō: One of two people or things that make up a pair.

Definition in Japanese

複数の選択肢や物事の中で、すでに示したものとは別のもの。fuku sū no sen taku shi ya mono goto no naka de su de ni shime shi ta mo no to wa betsu no mo no

Word origin

他方 (tahō) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 他 (ta, "other") and 方 (hō, "side"), literally referring to the other side.

Usage tips

  • When 他方 (tahō) begins a sentence in formal writing, it often signals a contrasting point and means "on the other hand".

Other meanings

  • the other waynoun

Opposites

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