ひとりあるき

一 人 歩 き

Common word

  1. noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru, intransitive verb

    taking on a life of its own (of a rumour, etc.)

    • 発言の一部だけがマスコミに取り上げられて独り歩きした。
      Just one part of what he said got picked up by the media and took on a life of its own.

  2. noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru, intransitive verb

    walking by oneself, taking a walk by oneself

    • こんな夜更けに女の子の一人歩きは危ない。
      It is not safe for a girl to go out by herself so late at night.

  3. noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru, intransitive verb

    walking unaided, being able to walk without help

  4. noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru, intransitive verb

    standing on one's own feet, being independent, taking care of oneself