一人歩 ひとりある
hitori aruki

Noun
Suru Verb

1. taking on a life of its own (of a rumour, etc.)

Intransitive
発言 はつげん一部 いちぶだけがマスコミに げられて ひと あるきした。
hatsugenno ichibudakega masukomini toriagerarete hitoriaruki shita.
Just one part of what he said got picked up by the media and took on a life of its own.
Noun
Suru Verb

2. walking by oneself; taking a walk by oneself

Intransitive
こんな夜更 よふけに おんな 一人歩 ひとりあるきは あぶない。
konna yofukeni onnanokono hitori arukiwa abunai.
It is not safe for a girl to go out by herself so late at night.
Noun
Suru Verb

3. walking unaided; being able to walk without help

Intransitive
Noun
Suru Verb

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

Intransitive
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