English–Korean

“on the other hand” in Korean

Korean

Also반면에 (panmyeone)

Pronunciation

Romanizationhanpyeon

Example

그는 책임감이 강하다. 한편 감정 표현은 서투르다.keu neun chae gim ga mi kang ha da han pyeon kam jeong pyo hyeo neun seo tu reu da

He has a strong sense of responsibility. On the other hand, he is awkward at expressing emotions.

Illustration for 한편 (on the other hand)

How to say “on the other hand” in Korean

“On the other hand” in Korean is 한편 (hanpyeon).

A second track in the conversation, adding a different angle or a parallel fact.

Full entry for 한편: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 한편

그는 친구가 많다. 한편으로는 혼자 있는 시간을 좋아한다.keu neun chin gu ga man ta han pyeo neu ro neun hon ja in neun si ga neul cho a han da

He has many friends. On the other hand, he likes spending time alone.

Tips for using 한편

  • Placed near the start of a sentence, it helps listeners follow a shift in viewpoint without treating the new information as a completely separate topic.

Other Korean words for “on the other hand”

저는 일찍 자고 반면에 동생은 늦게 자요.cheo neun il jjik cha go pan myeo ne tong saeng eun neut kke cha yo

I go to bed early; on the other hand, my younger brother goes to bed late.

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