NichiDict

一筋

N1
ひとすじ
一条ひと筋一すじ
[hitosuji]
Illustration for 一筋

Meanings

1.Noun

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.Adj-naNounSuffix

earnest; resolute; intent; devoted; single-minded

Examples

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?