一人歩き

nounひとりあるき · hitoriaruki

1. Englishtaking 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. Englishwalking 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. Englishwalking unaided; being able to walk without help

4. Englishstanding on one's own feet; being independent; taking care of oneself

Source: JMdict (EDRDG) · CC BY-SA 4.0 (EDRDG)