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[ひと(一)·すじ(筋)]
hitosuji
noun, na adjective, noun, used as a suffix

Alternate Written Forms:

[ひと(一)·すじ(条)]
hitosuji
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[ひとすじ(筋)]
hitosuji
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[ひと(一)·す·じ]
hitosuji
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[ひとすじ(条)]
hitosuji
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Root Words:

[ひと(一) + すじ(筋)]
hito + suji

English Meaning(s) for 一筋

noun
  1. one long straight object (e.g. strand of hair, beam of light, wisp of smoke)
  2. a single bloodline
na adjective, noun, used as a suffix
  1. earnest; resolute; intent; devoted; single-minded
na adjective
  1. ordinary; common
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Definition and Synonyms for 一筋

Earnest characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
Synonyms: きり, ひたすら, ひたぶる, ひたむき, 一向, 一生懸命, 一筋, 一途, 一途, 切, 懸命, 本気, 熱心, 熱誠, 生真面目, 真剣, 真摯, 真正直, 真面目, 真面目

Meanings for each kanji in 一筋

» one; one radical (no.1)
» muscle; sinew; tendon; fiber; plot; plan; descent

Stroke Order Diagrams for 一筋

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Sample Sentences for 一筋

A tear ran down her cheek.
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There was not a ray of hope before him.
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I'm faithful to my wife.
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