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“dedication” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajisennen

Example

私は研究に専念します。watashi wa ken kyū ni sen nen shi ma su

I dedicate myself to research.

Illustration for 専念 (dedication)

How to say “dedication” in Japanese

“Dedication” in Japanese is 専念 (sennen).

Means giving one pursuit nearly all of one's attention and energy instead of dividing them among several concerns.

Full entry for 専念: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 専念

仕事への専念が、大きな成果につながりました。shi goto e no sen nen ga ō ki na sei ka ni tsu na ga ri ma shi ta

His dedication to his work led to great results.

Tips for using 専念

  • The noun 専念 (sennen) has a formal tone and commonly describes sustained focus in academic, professional, and official writing.

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