No. 2,890 in Japanese
ひたすら
"ひたすら" means "earnestly," "single-mindedly," or "steadily with intense focus."
In a sentence
彼は毎日ひたすら数学の問題を解いています。
He is diligently solving math problems every day.
In this sentence, "ひたすら" expresses perseverance and intense focus on the activity of solving math problems.
ひたすら空を見上げて、彼は何かを考えているようでした。
He was looking up at the sky intently, as if he was thinking about something.
Here, "ひたすら" conveys an unrelenting focus on the act of staring at the sky.
それでも彼はひたすら自分の目標に向かって進み続けた。
Even so, he continued advancing tirelessly toward his goals.
In this example, "ひたすら" highlights the aspect of unwavering commitment and effort toward achieving personal objectives.
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