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N1 Adverb, No-adjective
専らwholly, solely, entirely, exclusively, devotedly, fixedly, principally, mostly, chiefly, mainly
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Adverb, No-adjective
1.
wholly, solely, entirely, exclusively, devotedly, fixedly
Usually written using kana aloneAdverb, No-adjective
2.
principally, mostly, chiefly, mainly
Usually written using kana alone
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専ら 【もっぱら】、専ら 【もはら】
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プロの選手たちが専ら練習に励んでいます。
Professional athletes are wholly focused on their training.
その会社が倒産するというのが専らの噂である。
Everyone's mostly talking about how that company's going bankrupt.
平日は仕事が忙しいが、休日は専ら子供と遊んでいる。
I’m busy with work during the week, but on my days off, I spend my time exclusively playing with my kids.
本当に昇給や昇格を望むのなら、専ら仕事に精を出すまでです。
If you really want a raise or promotion, you need to dedicate yourself entirely to your work.
働き者の父は午前に家事を全て済ませ、午後は専ら庭いじりをしています。
My hardworking father finishes all the housework in the morning, then spends the afternoon solely on gardening.
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