一人歩き | Japanese meaning

き【ひとりあるき】

noun (common) (futsuumeishi); noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru

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

Other forms

Example sentences

4 results

1. 。。

Just one part of what he said got picked up by the media and took on a life of its own.

2. 。。

It is not safe for a girl to go out by herself so late at night.

3. 。。

I like a solitary walk.

4. 。。

I think it's dangerous to walk alone at night.

noun (common) (futsuumeishi); noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru

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

Other forms