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A1 Noun
一点張りpersistence, single-mindedness
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Noun
1.
persistence, single-mindedness, sticking to one point, focusing on one thing
Noun
2.
always making the same bet
orig. meaning
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一点張り 【いってんばり】
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勉強一点張りの生活は苦しいです。
Living a life of single-minded dedication to studying is tough. {persistence, single-mindedness}
一点張りをしたのに、その賭け事で負けてしまった。
Despite my single-mindedness, I ended up losing in that gamble. {persistence, single-mindedness}
「見覚えがない」の一点張りで夫は私の追求を免れようとした。
My husband tried to evade my pursuit with the single-minded persistence of claiming "I don't remember". {persistence, single-mindedness}
頑固一点張りの人とあって、その上司に近づこうとする者はいません。
Being a person of single-minded persistence, there is no one who tries to get close to that boss. {persistence, single-mindedness}
容疑者が「知らぬ存ぜぬ」の一点張りなので事件の捜査が難航しています。
The investigation of the incident is struggling because the suspect persists in maintaining his ignorance and innocence. {persistence, single-mindedness}
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