synonym Comparative
がむしゃら
VS
一心不乱
Differences Between "がむしゃら" and "一心不乱"
Option A
がむしゃら
Meaning
reckless; desperate; headlong; single-minded
Reading
がむしゃら (gamushara)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼はがむしゃらに仕事に取り組んだ。
He tackled the work recklessly/desperately.
Option B
一心不乱
Meaning
wholeheartedly; with single-minded devotion; with undivided attention
Reading
いっしんふらん (isshin furan)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は一心不乱に研究に打ち込んでいる。
He is single-mindedly devoted to his research.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(reckless; desperate; headlong; single-minded)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- がむしゃら: 周りのことを顧みず、ただ一つの目的に向かって無我夢中で行動する様子。良い意味でも悪い意味でも使われる。/ Describes acting without thinking, impulsively, or desperately, often with great effort but without a clear plan or strategy. Can imply being driven by passion or necessity.
- 一心不乱: 四字熟語。一つのことに集中して、他のことに心を乱されない様子を表します。
- がむしゃら: 周りのことを顧みず、ただ一つの目的に向かって無我夢中で行動する様子。良い意味でも悪い意味でも使われる。/ Describes acting without thinking, impulsively, or desperately, often with great effort but without a clear plan or strategy. Can imply being driven by passion or necessity.
- 一心不乱: 四字熟語。一つのことに集中して、他のことに心を乱されない様子を表します。
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