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  4. 単独

単独

tandoku
alone

彼は単独でそのプロジェクトを完成させた

He completed the project 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
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