ひたむき

ひたむき

na-adjective

earnest, single-minded, devoted

personality descriptive

1. earnest, single-minded, devoted, wholehearted

Describes a sincere and focused dedication to something, pursuing a goal with unwavering commitment and pure intention.

ひたむきに努力(どりょく)する。

To make a wholehearted effort.

ひたむきな姿(すがた)に心(こころ)を打(う)たれた。

I was moved by the earnest dedication.

夢(ゆめ)に向(む)かってひたむきに走(はし)り続(つづ)ける彼女(かのじょ)を、応援(おうえん)したいと思(おも)った。

I wanted to support her as she single-mindedly kept running toward her dream.

ひたむき describes a pure, unwavering focus and dedication. It has a strongly positive connotation, suggesting sincerity and admirable perseverance.

Forms

Adverbial: ひたむきに
Noun modifier: ひたむきな + noun
Noun form: ひたむきさ (earnestness)

Common collocations

ひたむきに頑張(がんば)る: to try one's hardest wholeheartedly
ひたむきな努力(どりょく): devoted effort
ひたむきな愛(あい): devoted love
ひたむきに取(と)り組(く)む: to tackle earnestly

Similar words

一生懸命(いっしょうけんめい): with all one's might (more everyday)
真剣(しんけん): serious, earnest (more about seriousness)
ひたむき emphasizes purity of heart and single-minded devotion.

Related Words

Compare: 一生懸命(いっしょうけんめい) (with all one's might)

Compare: 真剣(しんけん) (serious, earnest)

Compare: 一途(いちず) (wholehearted)

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Added 2026.2.8 6:20 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

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