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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 devotedly focusing on practice. {wholly, solely, entirely, exclusively, devotedly, fixedly, principally, mostly, chiefly, mainly}
その会社が倒産するというのが専らの噂である。
The rumor that the company is going bankrupt is mainly circulating. {wholly, solely, entirely, exclusively, devotedly, fixedly, principally, mostly, chiefly, mainly}
平日は仕事が忙しいが、休日は専ら子供と遊んでいる。
On weekdays, I'm busy with work, but on holidays, I'm devotedly playing with my children. {wholly, solely, entirely, exclusively, devotedly, fixedly, principally, mostly, chiefly, mainly}
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 truly desire a raise or promotion, you should devote yourself entirely to your work. {wholly, solely, entirely, exclusively, devotedly, fixedly, principally, mostly, chiefly, mainly}
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 household chores in the morning, and spends the afternoon exclusively tending to the garden. {wholly, solely, entirely, exclusively, devotedly, fixedly, principally, mostly, chiefly, mainly}
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