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 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.
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.
私 は 一人歩き が 好き だ。
I like a solitary walk.