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N1 Adverb, の-adjective
専らwholly, solely, entirely, exclusively, devotedly, fixedly, principally, mostly, chiefly, mainly
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Adverb, の-adjective
1.
wholly, solely, entirely, exclusively, devotedly, fixedly
Usually written using kana alone2.
principally, mostly, chiefly, mainly
Usually written using kana alone
All Forms
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.
- N1
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.
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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.
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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.
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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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