A four-character idiom meaning to go one's own way without relying on others — self-reliance and independence in action.
彼の座右の銘は「独立独歩」で、常に自分の信じる道を選ぶ。
His motto is '独立独歩' — he always chooses the path he believes in.
独立独歩の姿勢は起業家や研究者にとって大切だ。
A self-reliant attitude is important for entrepreneurs and researchers.