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single-minded; straightforward; wholehearted
Describes a person who pursues one course of action with unwavering dedication, without being swayed by distractions. Can be positive (sincere, devoted) or mildly negative (inflexible).
一本気な性格だ。
He has a single-minded personality.
彼は一本気で融通が利かない。
He's single-minded and inflexible.
一本気な彼女は一度決めたら最後まで貫く。
She's so single-minded that once she decides something, she sees it through to the end.
Describes someone who pursues one thing wholeheartedly without wavering. Can be positive (dedicated, sincere) or slightly negative (stubborn, inflexible), depending on context. The word literally suggests having one (一本) core spirit (気).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 一本気な人: a single-minded person
- 一本気な性格: a straightforward personality
- 一本気に進む: to push forward single-mindedly
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 一途: devoted, single-hearted — usually positive; often used about romantic devotion
- 頑固: stubborn — negative connotation; emphasizes unwillingness to change
- 真っ直ぐ: straight, honest — focuses on being straightforward and upright