一辺倒
Meanings
1
complete devotion; total commitment; unwavering fixation
Used as a suffix attached to a noun to indicate being wholly absorbed in or biased toward that thing, often with a nuance of one-sidedness or lack of balance. Can be neutral or slightly negative depending on context.
He leads a life completely devoted to work.
The politician criticized the foreign policy that is totally biased toward the US.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉一辺倒totally devoted to/fixated on X
His foreign policy is completely oriented toward the United States.
- 〈事〉一辺倒になるto become wholly focused on X, losing balance
The company's management policy has become entirely focused on exports.
- 〈事〉一辺倒の姿勢a one-sided, wholly devoted stance toward X
The government was criticized for its stance of being wholly pro-American and should reconsider it.