JLPT N1 Advanced
専ら
「もっぱら」
Principally, exclusively, or entirely; indicates the main focus of an action or discussion.
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もっぱら very common kana form
1 Adverb
Mainly
Indicates that one’s efforts or attention are devoted principally or entirely to a single activity.
Example
休日 は 専ら 家 で 映画 を 見 て います 。
On my days off, I mainly just watch movies at home.
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2 Noun (used with の to modify another noun)
The Main Topic
Modifies a noun to indicate it is the overwhelming focus of current attention or conversation.
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