Word details

独走

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 独走.

Dictionary

Entry

独走くそうNounIntransitive~する VerbFreq #41233
1

running alone; running solo

Examples
ヤンキースは優勝へ独走態勢を整えている。
The Yankees are running away with the pennant race.
2

having a large lead (over the others); being far ahead (of everyone else)

3

having one's own way; ignoring others' opinions and acting as one wishes; arbitrary action

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

single, alone, spontaneously, Germany

9 strokesFrequency 365JLPT N2Grade 5

On

ドクトク

Kun

ひと.り

Nanori

どいつどっ

run

7 strokesFrequency 626JLPT N3Grade 2

On

ソウ

Kun

はし.る

Nanori

はしり

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