他方
Meanings
1
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
the other (of two); one (of two); the other side/direction/party
Refers to the other one when there are two things, sides, directions, or parties. Often used in contrast with 一方 (いっぽう).
One is red, and the other is blue.
He also listened to the other side's opinion.
2
Conjunctive use, similar to 一方 (いっぽう) in sense 2. Used to introduce a contrasting point.
See also: 一方 (いっぽう)
This car is fast. On the other hand, its fuel efficiency is not good.
Usage patterns
- 一方は〈物〉、他方は〈物〉one (of two) is X, while the other is Y
One side agreed, while the other side objected.
- 他方でmeanwhile / on the other hand (introducing a contrasting point)
The economy is recovering. On the other hand, the unemployment rate is still high.
- 他方の〈人〉the other person/party (of two)
In negotiations, you also need to understand the other party's demands.