ひとりあるき
Hitoriaruki
Other forms: ひとり歩き、独り歩き
一人歩き (Hitoriaruki) is a Japanese noun meaning “taking on a life of its own (of a rumour, etc.), walking by oneself, taking a walk by oneself, walking unaided”.
Meanings
- noun, suru verb, intransitive verbtaking on a life of its own (of a rumour, etc.)
- noun, suru verb, intransitive verbwalking by oneself; taking a walk by oneself
- noun, suru verb, intransitive verbwalking unaided; being able to walk without help
- noun, suru verb, intransitive verbstanding on one's own feet; being independent; taking care of oneself
Examples
私は一人歩きが好きだ。
I like a solitary walk.
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.
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.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).