Translation guide
The English verb "devote" is used to express dedicating time, effort, or resources to a purpose, or to describe something being entirely given over to a particular use. Japanese uses different verbs and patterns depending on what is being devoted and the nuance of dedication.
Expressing that someone dedicates their time, energy, or life to an activity, cause, or goal.
The most direct equivalent for 'devote' in the sense of dedicating one's life, time, or effort to something important. Often used for noble causes, work, or love.
He devoted his life to education.
She devotes all her time to research.
Means to concentrate or devote oneself exclusively to something. Often used for work, studies, or a specific task.
He is devoting himself to writing a novel.
I want to devote myself to work right now.
Implies throwing oneself into an activity with passion and energy. More casual than 捧げる and often used for hobbies or personal projects.
He devotes himself to his hobby of playing guitar.
She devotes herself to volunteer work.
Focuses on spending or expending time, money, or effort on something. Often used when the resource is limited.
He devoted a lot of time to that project.
She devoted her entire fortune to research.
A more intense and literary expression meaning to devote one's body and soul. Often used for sacrifice or total commitment.
He devoted himself (sacrificed himself) for his country.
Expressing that a resource, space, or item is set aside or used exclusively for a particular purpose.
Means to allocate or set aside something for a specific use. Commonly used for money, time, or space.
They devote a portion of the profits to charity.
This room is devoted to use as a study.
Means to spare or set aside time/space from a limited resource. Often used when making room in a busy schedule.
Similar to 充てる, but slightly more casual. Means to assign or allot something for a purpose.
Describing a person who is dedicated, loyal, or committed to someone or something.
An adjective meaning devoted, self-sacrificing, or dedicated. Often used to describe a person's character or actions.
She is a devoted nurse.
I am grateful for his devoted care.
Means enthusiastic, keen, or devoted. Often used for hobbies, studies, or religious faith.
He is a devoted Buddhist.
Means single-minded, wholehearted, or devoted. Often used for love or a single-minded pursuit.
She devoted her wholehearted love to him.
捧げる (sasageru) implies a noble or serious dedication, often lifelong. 専念する (sennensuru) focuses on concentration and exclusive effort, often temporary. 打ち込む (uchikomu) is more emotional and passionate, used for hobbies or personal interests.
English 'devote' is often used in patterns like 'devote oneself to ~ing'. Japanese does not have a single verb that covers all uses. Choose the verb based on the nuance: 捧げる for dedication, 専念する for concentration, 費やす for spending resources, etc.
Thank you for devoting time out of your busy schedule.
The newspaper devoted the front page to the incident.
I plan to devote my bonus to travel.
熱心な読書家として知られている。
He is known as a devoted reader.