Japanese proverb about independence

mare00

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Hello dear all!

Is there a Japanese proverb about independence? Something that would translate to something like 'walk alone stand alone'? I have seen it on a tattoo design, and was told that this was its meaning, but couldn't locate the actual phrase - if it exists.

Thank you in advance!

 

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mare00 said:

Hello dear all!

Is there a Japanese proverb about independence? Something that would translate to something like 'walk alone stand alone'? I have seen it on a tattoo design, and was told that this was its meaning, but couldn't locate the actual phrase - if it exists.

Thank you in advance!

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If you could post the tattoo design we'll have a better chance of helping you.

 

Toritoribe

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独立独歩 dokuritsudoppo, maybe?

Each kanji of 独歩 indeed seemingly means "walk alone", but this compound word actually means "to do something by oneself" here.

 

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• じしゅどくりつ【自主独立】
• じりつじそん【自立自存】
• せきしゅくうけん【赤手空拳】
• ちょうてんりっち【頂天立地】
• としゅくうけん【徒手空拳】
• どくりつじそん【独立自尊】
• どくりつどっぽ【独立独歩】
• どくりつふき【独立不羈】

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mare00

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Thank you all for your prompt response.
The picture is not so clear, but maybe it will help.

 

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Toritoribe

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It's 独立独歩 dokuritsudoppo, as I wrote.