片かた方ほう

noun

one side; one party; the other side

Refers to one of two sides, parties, or opposing positions. Often used when contrasting with the other side. Compare with 両方 (both sides).

See also: 両方

• 道みちの片かた方ほうだけに雪ゆきが積つもっていた。

  Snow had piled up on only one side of the road.

• 片かた方ほうの意い見けんだけを聞きいて判はん断だんしてはいけない。

  You shouldn't judge after hearing only one party's opinion.

noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

one of a pair; the other one; the mate

Used for one item from a pair, such as shoes, gloves, or earrings. Can also refer to the missing counterpart.

• 靴くつ下したの片かた方ほうが見みつからない。

  I can't find one of my socks.

• 片かた方ほうの手て袋ぶくろを電でん車しゃに忘わすれてしまった。

  I left one of my gloves on the train.