Japanese word

ひたすら

Pronunciation

Romajihitasura

Meaning

  • adverbearnestly

Example

毎日ひたすら練習します。mai nichi hi ta su ra ren shū shi ma su

I practice earnestly every day.

Illustration for ひたすら (earnestly)

More examples

目標に向かって、ひたすら努力します。moku hyō ni mu ka tte hi ta su ra do ryoku shi ma su

I will work earnestly toward my goal.

Core concept

It describes directing one's attention and effort toward one thing without distraction.

Common phrases

  • ひたすら練習するhi ta su ra ren shū su ru

    practice earnestly

  • ひたすら努力するhi ta su ra do ryoku su ru

    work earnestly

  • ひたすら待つhi ta su ra ma tsu

    wait patiently

Similar words

一心にisshinni: It shows that all available attention and effort are given to one aim.
一途にittoni: It describes continuing along one course with unwavering devotion.

Definition in Japanese

一つのことに心を集中し、脇目も振らずに行うさま。hito tsu no ko to ni kokoro o shū chū shi waki me mo fu ra zu ni okona u sa ma

Word origin

ひたすら (hitasura) is a native Japanese adverb formed from ひた (hita, "straight") and すら (sura), an adverb-forming element.

Usage tips

  • In everyday conversation, it often modifies an ongoing action and adds a sense of single-minded persistence.

Other meanings

  • intentlyadverb

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