独り歩き
Meanings
Noun
Suru verb
Intransitive verb
1. taking on a life of its own (of a rumour, etc.)
2. walking by oneself; taking a walk by oneself
3. walking unaided; being able to walk without help
4. standing on one's own feet; being independent; taking care of oneself
Other spellings
一人歩きひとり歩き
Kanji used
Kanji in other spellings
Pitch accent
ひとりあるき
Composed of
Examples3
発言
Just one part of what he said got picked up by the media and took on a life of its own.
こんな
It is not safe for a girl to go out by herself so late at night.
私
I like a solitary walk.