ひたむき

• 読み: ひたむき
• ローマ字: hitamuki
• 漢字の分解: 直向き (literary form) — 直 (straight, direct); 向き (facing, direction)
• 発音: /çitɑmɯki/

意味

Earnest; wholehearted; single-minded; devoted. Describes total, undivided dedication to a goal or task without distraction.

A na-adjective (also used adverbially as ひたむきに) expressing pure, concentrated dedication. Unlike 一生懸命 (doing one's utmost), ひたむき emphasises the quality of the focus itself — the undistracted gaze forward. Often evokes pathos or admiration. Common in literary, sports, and inspirational contexts.

例文

1. ひたむきに練習に打ち込む若い選手の姿が、観客の胸を打った。
2. 彼女のひたむきな姿勢が、周囲の人々の心を動かし続けた。
3. どんな逆境にあってもひたむきに前を向いて歩き続けることが大切だ。

使い方ガイド

場面: literature, sports, self-improvement, inspirational

トーン: admiring

起源と歴史

Originally written 直向き, combining 直 (straight, direct) and 向き (facing). The image is of someone facing directly forward without turning aside — a posture of unwavering, single-minded purpose. Dates to classical Japanese prose.

文化的背景

時代: Classical

世代: All ages

社会的背景: Universal