一途(いちず)

いちず
na-adjective
wholehearted; single-minded; devoted
descriptiveemotion
1. wholehearted; single-minded; devoted; earnest
Being completely focused on one thing or one person with unwavering dedication. Often used positively, especially about love, passion, or effort.
彼女(かのじょ)は一途(いちず)に彼(かれ)を愛(あい)している。
She loves him wholeheartedly.
一途(いちず)な性格(せいかく)で、一(ひと)つのことに集中(しゅうちゅう)する。
She has a single-minded personality and concentrates on one thing.
夢(ゆめ)に向(む)かって一途(いちず)に努力(どりょく)してきた結果(けっか)、ついに目標(もくひょう)を達成(たっせい)した。
As a result of working single-mindedly toward his dream, he finally achieved his goal.

Usage

Generally a positive quality, especially in romantic contexts where it means being devoted to one person. Can occasionally carry a nuance of being inflexible or blindly focused.

Forms

  • 一途(いちず)な + noun (devoted; single-minded)
  • 一途(いちず)に + verb (wholeheartedly; single-mindedly)

Common collocations

Similar words

  • ひたむき: earnest; single-minded — emphasizes putting in effort with dedication, often about work or study
  • 一心(いっしん): single-hearted — more literary, focuses on concentrated mental effort

Related Words

Compare: ひたむき (earnest)
Compare: 一心(いっしん) (single-hearted)
Compare: 一本気(いっぽんぎ) (single-minded)
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