Yojijukugo
Japanese meaning of 独立独歩
Reading:
Voice sample:
どくりつどっぽ (dokuritsu doppo)
English Translation:
Independent and self-reliant
Meaning & Cultural Context
Meaning:
Acting independently, without following others.
日本語で読む
他人に頼らず、自分の考えで行動すること。
Cultural Context:
Valued in Japanese culture for showing self-reliance.
日本語で読む
日本文化で自立心を示す価値観として用いられる。
Grammar & Learning Points
Grammar Point
• Noun phrase with “の姿.”
日本語で読む
• 「〜の姿」として用いる。
Trap for English Speakers
Can be confused with political independence.
日本語で読む
政治的独立と混同されやすい。
Example
Example 1Basic Example
彼は独立独歩で会社を立ち上げた。
He started his own company independently.
Example 2Applied Example
誰の真似もせず、自分のやり方で頂点を目指す。独立独歩の姿勢だ。
He aimed for the top in his own way, without imitating anyone — the spirit of walking his own path.
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