Vocabulary
What does 一筋 (ひとすじ, hitosuji) mean?
一筋 (ひとすじ, hitosuji) means a single line, a strip; single-mindedly devoted.
Quick facts| Reading | ひとすじ |
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| Romaji | hitosuji |
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| Part of speech | noun |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N1 |
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N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonhitosuji
a single line, a strip; single-mindedly devoted
- 1noun one line; one stretch (e.g. of road); one strand (e.g. of hair)
- 2na-adjective · noun suffix earnest; resolute; intent
- 3noun one bloodline; one clan
- 4na-adjective ordinary; common
Example sentences
一筋の光が差し込んできた。
A single ray of light streamed in.
彼は研究一筋の人生を送ってきた。
He has lived a life devoted solely to research.
