na-adjective, noun, noun, used as a suffix
single-minded; wholehearted; earnest
Describes a person or attitude that is completely focused on one thing, often with a nuance of stubborn or unwavering devotion. Can be used as a noun, adjectival noun, or suffix.
彼は一途に彼女を愛している。
He loves her wholeheartedly.
His single-minded nature is his strength.
He has been devoted to her alone since long ago.
He kept studying single-mindedly.
She's a person devoted solely to her work.
一筋 describes being devoted to one path or pursuit in a calm, steady way, whereas 一途 carries a stronger emotional charge of being absorbed or fixated.
一途 describes a person's single-minded devotion or temperament, while 一心 is typically used adverbially as 一心に to describe focused effort in the moment.
気まぐれ describes a fickle, whim-driven attitude that shifts easily, the opposite of the unwavering focus expressed by 一途.
一途 describes someone single-mindedly devoted to one person or goal, the opposite of 気が多い's scattered, shifting interests.
一途 describes being single-mindedly devoted to one person or goal, the opposite of the fickle, easily-distracted nature implied by 浮気.
Written the same as 一途 (いちず, 'single-minded'), but read いっと it means 'one course/direction', as in 悪化の一途をたどる (steadily worsening).
wholeheartedly; single-mindedly; intently
devoted to work; workaholic; single-mindedly focused on one's job
single-minded loyalty; steadfast devotion to one's master
straightforward honesty; single-minded honesty
pure and innocent through and through; single-mindedly pure
Standard kanji spelling; high frequency in news and common usage.
Ateji spelling; rarely used and not recommended for learners.
Composed of 一 (one) and 途 (way, path), literally 'one path'. The meaning 'single-minded' derives from the idea of following a single path without deviation. The reading いちず is a regular on'yomi combination.
He has such a devoted personality that he keeps thinking of someone he once fell for forever.