二面性(にめんせい)

にめんせい
noun
dual nature; two-faced character
1. dual nature; two-facedness; having two sides
the quality of having two distinct, often contrasting aspects or personas
人間(にんげん)の二面性(にめんせい)。
The dual nature of humans.
彼(かれ)には二面性(にめんせい)がある。会社(かいしゃ)では優(やさ)しいが、家(いえ)では厳(きび)しい。
He has a dual nature. He's kind at work but strict at home.
SNSで見(み)せる姿(すがた)と実際(じっさい)の姿(すがた)の二面性(にめんせい)が問題(もんだい)になっている。
The discrepancy between one's online persona and real self has become an issue.

COMPOUND:
二面(にめん) (two sides) + 性(せい) (nature, quality)

NUANCE:
Can be neutral (describing contrasting aspects of something) or negative (implying hypocrisy or deception). Context determines the connotation.

  • Neutral: Describing the complexity of human nature or issues
  • Negative: Suggesting someone is fake or hypocritical

RELATED:

  • 表裏(おもてうら) - front and back; public and private face
  • 本音(ほんね)と建前(たてまえ) - true feelings vs. public stance
  • 裏表(うらおもて)がある - to have a hidden side
  • 多面性(ためんせい) - multifaceted nature
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Added 2026.1.27 12:47
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