English–Japanese
“independence” in Japanese
How to say “independence” in Japanese
“Independence” in Japanese is 独立 (dokuritsu).
It describes standing apart from outside support or control and managing matters through one's own choice and ability.
Example sentences with 独立
兄は独立して、毎日自分で料理をします。ani wa doku ritsu shi te mai nichi ji bun de ryō ri o shi ma su
My older brother lives on his own and cooks for himself every day.
大学を卒業したら、独立して暮らしたいです。dai gaku o sotsu gyō shi ta ra doku ritsu shi te ku ra shi ta i de su
After I graduate from college, I want to live on my own.
Tips for using 独立
- In everyday conversation, 独立する (dokuritsu suru) can describe moving out from one's parents and managing life independently, not only a country becoming independent.
Other Japanese words for “independence”
学校は生徒の自主を尊重します。gak kō wa sei to no ji shu o son chō shi ma su
The school respects the students' independence.
子どもは自立を目指しています。ko do mo wa ji ritsu o me za shi te i ma su
The child is aiming for independence.