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Noun, Suru verb, Intransitive verb
1. taking on a life of its own (of a rumour, etc.)
  • はつげん発言
  • いちぶ一部
  • だけ
  • マスコミ
  • とりあ取り上げられて
  • ひとりある独り歩き
  • した
Just one part of what he said got picked up by the media and took on a life of its own.
Noun, Suru verb, Intransitive verb
2. walking by oneself; taking a walk by oneself
  • こんな
  • よふ夜更け
  • おんなのこ女の子
  • ひとりある一人歩き
  • あぶ危ない
It is not safe for a girl to go out by herself so late at night.
Noun, Suru verb, Intransitive verb
3. walking unaided; being able to walk without help
Noun, Suru verb, Intransitive verb
4. standing on one's own feet; being independent; taking care of oneself
Other forms
ひとり歩き 【ひとりあるき】独り歩き 【ひとりあるき】

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