Phrase (usually used in formal writing and formal speech) (Advanced ㊤ 146)
A phrase indicating that “something happens continuously” or “someone does something repeatedly”.
Equivalent: Only; always; continue to; keep ~ing; be steadily ~ing; become ~er and ~er
| (i) Vinformal nonpast | 一方だ | |
| 悪くなる一方だ | Something only worsens | |
| (ii) Vinformal nonpast | 一方のNoun | |
| 増える一方の財政赤字 | The fiscal deficit, which continues to increase |
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