noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
walking alone; taking a walk by oneself
Literally walking somewhere alone, or going for a walk without company.
夜の一人歩きは危ない。
Walking alone at night is dangerous.
彼はよく公園を独り歩きする。
He often takes a walk by himself in the park.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
walking unaided; being able to walk without help
Used for someone who can walk independently, e.g., after an injury or as a developmental milestone.
リハビリのおかげで、また独り歩きできるようになった。
Thanks to rehab, I can walk unaided again.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
standing on one's own feet; being independent; taking care of oneself
Figurative use for independence in life, work, or decision-making.
子供が独り歩きできるように、親は見守るしかない。
Parents can only watch over their children so that they can stand on their own feet.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
taking on a life of its own (of a rumor, etc.)
Said of information, stories, or images that spread and evolve independently of the original source.
その噂は独り歩きして、事実とはかけ離れた話になった。
The rumor took on a life of its own and became a story far from the truth.