Japanese word

自立

Pronunciation

Romajijiritsu

Meaning

  • nounindependence

Example

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.

Illustration for 自立 (independence)

More examples

経済的な自立を実現するには、計画が大切です。kei zai teki na ji ritsu o jitsu gen su ru ni wa kei kaku ga tai setsu de su

A plan is important for achieving financial independence.

Core concept

Describes standing on one's own by making decisions and managing life without relying on others.

Common phrases

  • 自立を目指すji ritsu o me za su

    aim for independence

  • 自立を促すji ritsu o unaga su

    encourage independence

  • 自立を支援するji ritsu o shi en su ru

    support independence

Similar words

独立dokuritsu: Freedom from control or financial dependence on another person or group.
自活jikatsu: The ability to support oneself through one's own work or income.
一人立ちhitoritachi: The state of being able to live and act on one's own after depending on others.

Definition in Japanese

他人の援助に頼らず、自分の力で生活や判断を行うこと。ta nin no en jo ni tayo ra zu ji bun no chikara de sei katsu ya han dan o okona u ko to

Word origin

自立 (jiritsu) combines 自 (ji, "self") and 立 (ritsu, "stand"), giving the basic sense of standing on one's own.

Usage tips

  • In conversations about family, 自立 (jiritsu) often refers to becoming financially and practically independent even when family relationships remain close.

Other meanings

  • self-reliancenoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 自立心jiritsushinspirit of independencenoun
  • 自立性jiritsuseiindependencenoun

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