一人歩き

Meaning

1. nvsvi
   taking on a life of its own (of a rumour, etc.)
2. nvsvi
   walking by oneself; taking a walk by oneself
3. nvsvi
   walking unaided; being able to walk without help
4. nvsvi
   standing on one's own feet; being independent; taking care of oneself

Example sentences

• 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.

• 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.

• 私は一人歩きが好きだ。

  I like a solitary walk.