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VocabJLPT N3

intently

Adverbな-Adjective

Also written as 只管

Definitions

1. intently
2. single-mindedly

This adverb describes doing something single-mindedly, earnestly, or with complete devotion, without being distracted by anything else. It conveys the image of focusing on one thing wholeheartedly. For example, it might describe someone who studies or works without pause or distraction.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

How long am I supposed to just keep putting up with this?

Sentence 2

Wondering if everything would be okay, I just kept waiting.

Sentence 3

I really wanted to win, so I threw myself into researching!

Sentence 4

Screaming "I can't take it anymore!", I just kept cleaning!

Sentence 5

I believed with everything I had that the choice was right and kept going!