introduction

〜一方だ
Reading: 〜いっぽうだ
Meanings: continue to (tendency)
Explanation
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〜一方だ describes a trend that keeps moving in one direction — always increasing, worsening, or improving.
explanation
It attaches to the dictionary form of a verb. It cannot be used for temporary or reversible changes.
structure
Practice exercises
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最近、残業が増える{placeholder}。
Answer: 一方だ
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環境の問題は悪くなる{placeholder}。
Answer: 一方だ
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彼の成績は落ちる{placeholder}。
Answer: 一方だ
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高齢化の影響で、介護が必要な人が増える{placeholder}。
Answer: いっぽうだ
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高齢化の影響で、介護が必要な人が増える{placeholder}。
Answer: いっぽうだ
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少子化の影響で、地方の過疎化が進む{placeholder}。
Answer: 一方だ
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物価が上がる{placeholder}。
Answer: 一方だ
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気温が上がる{placeholder}。
Answer: 一方だ
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人口が減る{placeholder}。
Answer: 一方だ