Translation guide
Expresses doing something with deep commitment, loyalty, or love. In Japanese, this is often conveyed through adverbs, verb forms, or set phrases that emphasize wholehearted dedication.
To do something with complete commitment and sincerity, often in relationships, work, or personal pursuits.
Literally 'with one heart', this adverb conveys focused, undivided devotion to a task or person. Common in both spoken and written Japanese.
彼は一心に研究に打ち込んだ。
He devoted himself wholeheartedly to his research.
Means 'with all one's heart' or 'wholeheartedly'. Often used when putting sincere effort or emotion into an action, such as cooking, writing, or helping someone.
母は心を込めて料理を作った。
My mother cooked the meal with all her heart.
Describes self-sacrificing devotion, often in caregiving or service contexts. Implies putting others' needs before one's own.
看護師は献身的に患者の世話をした。
The nurse devotedly cared for the patient.
Means 'faithfully' or 'loyally'. Used for devoted adherence to duties, principles, or a person. Common in both personal and professional contexts.
犬は忠実に主人のそばにいた。
The dog stayed devotedly by its owner's side.
Literally 'turning one's body into powder', this idiom expresses extreme, self-sacrificing devotion, often to work or family. Has a nuance of tireless, grinding effort.
彼は家族のために身を粉にして働いた。
He worked devotedly for his family, to the point of exhaustion.
To love or support someone with unwavering commitment, often in romantic or familial relationships.
Describes single-minded devotion, especially in love. Implies focusing all one's affection on one person without distraction.
彼女は彼を一途に愛している。
She loves him devotedly.
Conveys earnest, single-minded devotion, often in pursuing a goal or in relationships. Suggests sincerity and lack of pretense.
彼はひたむきに彼女を支えた。
He devotedly supported her.
Means 'with affection' or 'lovingly'. Used when actions are filled with love and care, such as writing a letter or preparing a gift.
彼は愛情を込めて手紙を書いた。
He wrote the letter devotedly, with love.
To worship or serve a deity with deep faith and commitment.
Describes devout, pious behavior. Used for religious devotion, such as praying or attending services regularly.
彼女は信心深く毎日祈っている。
She prays devotedly every day.
Means 'piously' or 'reverently'. Often used in formal or literary contexts to describe deep religious devotion.
信者たちは敬虔に祈りを捧げた。
The believers devotedly offered their prayers.
English 'devotedly' often translates to adverbs like 一心に or 献身的に, but direct word-for-word translation can sound unnatural. Choose the expression that matches the nuance: self-sacrifice (献身的に), wholeheartedness (心を込めて), or single-minded focus (一途に).
一心に emphasizes concentrated effort or focus, while 献身的に highlights self-sacrifice for others. Use 一心に for personal dedication (e.g., studying), and 献身的に for caregiving or service.