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N2
〜一方だ
Meaning
Expresses a change that keeps progressing in one direction. As in 「増える一方だ」, it describes a change that does not stop. Mostly used for undesirable changes.
Examples
- 都市の人口は増える一方だ The urban population keeps on increasing.
- 仕事が忙しくなる一方で、休む暇もない Work keeps getting busier, with no time even to rest.