独り歩き (ひとりあるき)taking on a life of its own (of a rumour, etc.); walking by oneself; talking a walk by oneself

1. taking on a life of its own (of a rumour, etc.)noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru
2. walking by oneself; talking a walk by oneselfnoun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru
3. walking unaided; being able to walk without helpnoun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru
4. standing on one's own feet; being independent; taking care of oneselfnoun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru

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