Frequency rank: 31,912. – 32,220.
- taking on a life of its own (of a rumour, etc.)idiomatic expression
- walking by oneself; taking a walk by oneself
- walking unaided; being able to walk without help
- standing on one's own feet; being independent; taking care of oneselfidiomatic expression
noun (common) (futsuumeishi); noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru
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Example sentences
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Just one part of what he said got picked up by the media and took on a life of its own.
It is not safe for a girl to go out by herself so late at night.
Lingaku