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単独

tandoku
noun★Intermediate— alone
general

alone; by oneself; without any companions or assistance

単独で旅行するのは楽しいが、時には孤独を感じる

Traveling alone is fun, but sometimes you feel lonely.

💡

Often used to describe someone acting independently or without support.

Collocations

単独行動acting alone単独でby oneself

Synonyms

一人独り孤独

Antonyms

グループ一緒に協力

Related Phrases

単独行動phrase
acting alone
単独でphrase

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

Often used to describe someone working or traveling alone.

📖Word Origin

From '単' (single) + '独' (alone), combining to mean 'alone' or 'by oneself'.

📝Usage Notes

Can be used in both positive and negative contexts, depending on the situation.

Word Breakdown

単
single
root
+
独
alone
root
和英辞典

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