独走

Reading

Kana: どくそう

Romaji: dokusou

Definitions

noun

vs

1

running alone; running solo

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

Kanji

独

Readings: ドク、 トク、 ひと.り

Meanings: single, alone, spontaneously, Germany

走

Readings: ソウ、 はし.る

Meaning: run

Example Sentences

会議(かいぎ)の議論(ぎろん)は彼(かれ)が独走(どくそう)したので混乱(こんらん)した。

➥At the meeting he monopolized the discussion and completely disrupted the proceeding.

ヤンキースは優勝(ゆうしょう)へ独走(どくそう)態勢(たいせい)を整(ととの)えている。

➥The Yankees are running away with the pennant race.