ひたすら

ひたすら
adverb
earnestly, single-mindedly
1. earnestly, intently, single-mindedly
Doing something with complete focus and dedication, without distraction.
ひたすら練習(れんしゅう)を続(つづ)けた。
I kept practicing single-mindedly.
ひたすら謝(あやま)るしかなかった。
All I could do was keep apologizing.
ひたすら走(はし)り続(つづ)けた。
I just kept running.

ひたすら emphasizes doing something with complete dedication and focus, often implying persistence over time.

USAGE:
Typically modifies verbs describing continuous actions. Conveys that one does nothing but that action.

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • ひたすら〜続(つづ)ける: to keep doing ~ single-mindedly
  • ひたすら待(ま)つ: to just wait and wait
  • ひたすら謝(あやま)る: to keep apologizing
  • ひたすら努力(どりょく)する: to work hard single-mindedly

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • ただ〜だけ: just, only (neutral)
  • 一心(いっしん)に: wholeheartedly
  • 黙々(もくもく)と: silently and steadily
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Added 2026.1.16 17:40 · Revised 2026.1.26 22:40
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