noun
other side; another aspect; different angle
Refers to a different side, aspect, or perspective of something, often used in analytical or comparative contexts.
問題の他面も考慮する必要がある。
We need to consider the other side of the issue as well.
彼の性格には明るい他面もある。
There is also a cheerful side to his personality.
noun, adverb
Used adverbially to introduce a contrasting point; often appears as 他面では or 他面において.
この計画は利益が大きい。他面、リスクも高い。
This plan has great benefits. On the other hand, the risks are also high.
彼は厳しいが、他面ではとても優しい。
He is strict, but on the other hand he is very kind.
Compound of 他 (た, 'other') and 面 (めん, 'side, aspect'). The reading ためん follows standard on'yomi. The word is not extremely common in modern colloquial Japanese but appears in written and formal contexts.