Vocabulary

What does ひたすら (hitasura) mean?

ひたすら means single-mindedly, wholeheartedly.

Quick facts
Readingひたすら
Romajihitasura
Part of speechadverb, na-adjective
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
ひたすら
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonhitasura

single-mindedly, wholeheartedly

  1. 1adverb · na-adjective intently; single-mindedly; devotedly

Example sentences

  • He kept studying with single-minded focus.

  • All I can do is pray for passing.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

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