“Solely” in Japanese
Short answer
Solely in Japanese is “専ら” (moppara). Full meaning: wholly, solely, entirely, exclusively, devotedly, fixedly; principally, mostly, chiefly, mainly.
Other ways to say “Solely” in Japanese
一に
itsuni solely, entirely, only, or
偏に
hitoeni wholly (due to), entirely, solely; earnestly, intently, sincerely
只管
shikan intently, single-mindedly, devotedly, solely, earnestly, with all one's heart
オンリー
onrii only, just, solely; prostitute attached to a single member of the post-WWII occupation forces
単に
tanni simply, merely, only, solely
もつぱら
moppara wholly, solely, entirely, exclusively, devotedly, fixedly; principally, mostly, chiefly, mainly
もっぱら
moppara wholly, solely, entirely, exclusively, devotedly, fixedly; principally, mostly, chiefly, mainly
単えに
hitoeni wholly (due to), entirely, solely; earnestly, intently, sincerely
偏えに
hitoeni wholly (due to), entirely, solely; earnestly, intently, sincerely
ひとへに
hitoeni wholly (due to), entirely, solely; earnestly, intently, sincerely
ひとえに
hitoeni wholly (due to), entirely, solely; earnestly, intently, sincerely
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