〜一方だ
Formation
N3
Meaning
Indicates a situation that is continuously progressing in one direction. Often used for trends that are difficult to stop.
Examples
物価は上がる一方だ。
Prices just keep on rising.
最近、ますます忙しくなる一方だ。
Lately, I've been getting more and more busy.
彼の病状は悪化する一方だ。
His medical condition is only getting worse.
不況のせいで、失業者の数は増加の一方だ。
Due to the recession, the number of unemployed people is steadily increasing.
最近の天候不順で、野菜の値段は高騰の一方だ。
Because of the recent bad weather, vegetable prices are constantly skyrocketing.
少子化の影響で、学生の数は減少の一方です。
Due to the low birth rate, the number of students is continuously decreasing.