JLPT N1
独走
Running far ahead in a race, or acting unilaterally without consulting others.
Readings
Other forms
独走する suru verb
独走状態 dokusou joutai - the state of having a huge lead
1 Noun, Suru verb
Having a Huge Lead
Refers to a competitor maintaining a significant lead in a race or contest, effectively running unopposed.
Example
マラソン で 、 ケニア の 選手 が 独走 し て いる 。
The Kenyan runner is running far ahead of everyone else in the marathon.
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2 Noun, Suru verb
Acting Unilaterally / Going Rogue
Describes acting independently on one’s own judgment without consulting others or waiting for consensus.
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