Translation and Meaning of: 一向 - hitasura
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 一向 (hitasura) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: hitasura
Kana: ひたすら
Type: adverb
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Translation / Meaning: sincerely
Meaning in English: earnestly
Definition: In Zen Buddhist sermons, always, absolutely.
Table of Content
- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
Explanation and Etymology - (一向) hitasura
一向 (いっこう) It is a Japanese word that can have different meanings, depending on the context in which it is used. The etymology of the word is composed of two kanjis: 一 (いち), which means "one" or "first", and 向 (こう), which means "direction" or "orientation". Together, these kanjis form the word 一向, which can be translated as "in general", "totally", "absolutely" or "completely". In the Japanese language, 一向 is often used to express an idea of continuity or persistence in relation to an action or state. For example, the expression 一向に変わらない (いっこうにかわら) can be translated as "has not changed anything" or "remains exactly the same". Already the expression 一向に良くなる (いっこうによくなる) can be translated as "improve completely" or "be completely good". In addition, the word 一向 can also be used in more formal contexts, such as political or business discourses, to express an idea of determination or commitment to a cause or objective. In such cases, the word can be translated as "absolutely" or "completely", as in 一向に取り組む (いっこうにとりくむ), which means "work completely" or "dedicated yourself completely".How to Write in Japanese - (一向) hitasura
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (一向) hitasura:
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Verbal conjugation of 一向
See below a small list of verb conjugations: 一向 (hitasura)
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How do you say sincerely In japanese?
There are different ways of expressing the idea of "sincerely" in the Japanese language.
A way of saying "sincerely" é "(一向) hitasura".
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
全く; まったく; いっこうに; いっさいに; いっそうに; ひときわ
Words related to: 一向
See also other related words from our dictionary:
Kana: もう
Romaji: mou
Meaning:
already; shortly; more; again
Words with the same pronunciation: ひたすら hitasura
Example Sentences - (一向) hitasura
Below are some example sentences:
一向に構わない
Ikkou ni kamawanai
It doesn't matter anything
- 一向に - ikkouni - adverb that means "absolutely", "by no means", "in no way"
- 構わない - kamawanai - Verb that means "not to care", "not to worry"
Other words of the same type: adverb
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