Related words 一いっ 心しん に Similar meaning of wholehearted focus, but 一心に often emphasizes concentrated mental effort, while 一途に can also imply unwavering devotion or persistence.
ひたむきに Also means earnestly or single-mindedly, but ひたむきに often highlights a steady, diligent effort over time, whereas 一途に can suggest a more intense, almost obsessive dedication.
Written forms 一途いちず に
Standard kanji spelling for the adverb いちずに .
一いち 図ず に
ateji (phonetic kanji usage) rarely-used kanji form
Ateji spelling; rarely used.
Etymology From 一 (one) + 途 (way, path), literally 'one path', suggesting a single-minded direction. The reading いちず is a combination of on'yomi and kun'yomi. The ateji spelling 一図 uses 図 (diagram, plan) for its sound.
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