一筋
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Adverb meaning 'straightforwardly', 'earnestly', or 'blindly'. Describes doing something with single-minded focus. Example: 『一筋に努力する』 (hitosuji ni doryoku suru, 'to strive earnestly').
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User and their coworker Yuta chat during a break about career goals and dedication to their work.
一筋
ひとすじ
straightforwardly / earnestly
Core Language Building BlocksAdverbs & Connectors
Memory Hook
Think of a single 'hit' (一筋 hitosuji sounds like 'hit-o-suji') line drawn straight — it's straightforward! 'Hit' → 一筋 (hitosuji, 'straightforwardly').
Cultural Note
『一筋』 (hitosuji, 'straightforwardly') is often used to describe dedication or focus in Japanese culture, such as in work or hobbies. It implies a single-minded, earnest approach.
Forms
Base: 一筋Adverb meaning 'straightforwardly', 'earnestly', or 'blindly'. Describes doing something with single-minded focus. Example: 『一筋に努力する』 (hitosuji ni doryoku suru, 'to strive earnestly').