- noun one (esp. of two); the other; one way; the other way; one direction; the other direction; one side; the other side; one party; the other party
- conjunction on the one hand; on the other hand
- whereas; although; but at the same time; meanwhile; in turn
- noun, suffix, adverb, after noun, adjective-stem or plain verb just keeps; being inclined to ...; tending to be ...; tending to do ...; continuously ...; just keeps on ...ing; only
一方
いっぽう
one (esp. of two)
Meanings
ひとかた
- noun, honorific one person
- na-adjective, often in negative form ordinary; common
Its kanji
In sentences
その箱は一方に傾いている。 The box is leaning to one side. #207211
謎は深まる一方だわ。 The mystery continues to deepen. #9458427
寒さは募る一方です。 The cold just grows stronger. #10637845
物価は上がる一方だ。 Prices go on rising. #11451466
謎は深くなる一方だ。 The mystery deepens. #11702245
生活費は上がる一方だ。 The cost of living is rising. #11365397
事態は悪くなる一方です。 Things are only going to get worse. #10194656
人口が益々増える一方です。 The population just keeps growing and growing. #774837