一筋
N1ひとすじ
一条ひと筋一すじ
[hitosuji]
Definitions
1.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
one line; one stretch (e.g. of road); one strand (e.g. of hair); one beam (e.g. of light); one ray; one length (e.g. of rope)
2.adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); noun, used as a suffix
earnest; resolute; intent; devoted; single-minded
Example Sentences
彼女は一筋に夢を追い続けてきた。
She has single-mindedly continued to pursue her dream.
暗闘の中に一筋の希望の光が見えた。
I saw a ray of hope in the darkness.
この問題は一筋縄ではいかないね。
This problem isn't straightforward, is it?