1.
single-minded devotion; wholehearted concentration
Devoting oneself entirely to one thing without distraction. A four-character compound (yojijukugo) expressing total focus and dedication.
一意専心、研究に打ち込んだ。
He devoted himself single-mindedly to his research.
一意専心で練習を続けた結果、優勝できた。
As a result of practicing with single-minded devotion, I was able to win the championship.
彼女は一意専心、子どもたちの教育に人生を捧げてきた。
She has devoted her life wholeheartedly to educating children.
USAGE:
A 四字熟語 used in formal speech and writing. Often placed at the beginning of a sentence as an adverbial phrase. 一意 means "one mind/intention" and 専心 means "concentrated mind." Together they express total, undivided focus.
SIMILAR FOUR-CHARACTER COMPOUNDS:
- 一心不乱: with undivided attention — similar meaning, slightly more common
- 専心: concentration — the latter half of this compound, usable on its own
- 無我夢中: being completely absorbed — emphasizes losing oneself in an activity