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How to say 'Independence' in Japanese | 自立

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The Japanese word for Independence is 'Jiritsu', written as 自立 in Japanese.'Independence' in hiragana is じりつ.

    word

    自立

    Meaning

    Independence

    Reading

    じりつ

    jiritsu

    Kanji

    自Self 立Stand

    Explanation

    The Japanese noun '自立 (じりつ)' means 'independence'. It refers to the state of being self-reliant or self-sufficient, often in the context of personal, financial, or emotional independence. This word is commonly used to describe someone who can take care of themselves without relying on others. For example: She achieved financial independence「彼女は経済的に自立した」(かのじょはけいざいてきにじりつした). Young people strive for independence「若者は自立を目指す」(わかものはじりつをめざす). The concept of '自立' is highly valued in Japanese society, emphasizing personal responsibility and autonomy.

    Part Of Speech

    noun

    Kanji JLPT

    N4

    Kanji Grade

    2

    Frequency

    3272

    Composition

    kanji

    Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 自立

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

  • kanji

    自

    Meaning

    Self

  • kanji

    立

    Meaning

    Stand

Words Related to 自立 Through the Kanji 自

These 32 Words contain the Kanji 自 as well.

  • word

    自分

    Meaning

    Self

  • word

    自転車

    Meaning

    Bicycle

  • word

    自身

    Meaning

    Self

  • word

    自己

    Meaning

    Self

  • word

    自動

    Meaning

    Automatic

  • word

    自体

    Meaning

    Itself

  • word

    自動車

    Meaning

    Car

  • word

    自然

    Meaning

    Natural, Nature

  • word

    自習

    Meaning

    Self study

  • word

    自由

    Meaning

    Freedom, Liberty

  • word

    自治

    Meaning

    Autonomy

  • word

    自信

    Meaning

    Confidence

  • word

    自炊

    Meaning

    Cooking

  • word

    自宅

    Meaning

    Home

  • word

    自転

    Meaning

    Rotation

  • word

    独自

    Meaning

    Unique, Independent

  • word

    自覚

    Meaning

    Awareness

  • word

    各自

    Meaning

    Each

  • word

    自然に

    Meaning

    Naturally

  • word

    自主的

    Meaning

    Voluntary

  • word

    自衛

    Meaning

    Self defense

  • word

    自然科学

    Meaning

    Natural science

  • word

    自殺

    Meaning

    Suicide

  • word

    自衛隊

    Meaning

    Self Defense Forces

  • word

    自主

    Meaning

    Independence

  • word

    自慢

    Meaning

    Boast

  • word

    自我

    Meaning

    Ego

  • word

    自ら

    Meaning

    Oneself

  • word

    不自然

    Meaning

    Unnatural

  • word

    不自由

    Meaning

    Discomfort

  • word

    自国

    Meaning

    Home country

  • word

    自社

    Meaning

    Own company

Words Related to 自立 Through the Kanji 立

These 32 Words contain the Kanji 立 as well.

  • word

    立つ

    Meaning

    Stand

  • word

    立てる

    Meaning

    Stand, Establish

  • word

    立場

    Meaning

    Position, Standpoint

  • word

    役に立つ

    Meaning

    Useful

  • word

    対立

    Meaning

    Conflict

  • word

    組み立てる

    Meaning

    Assemble

  • word

    立ち上がる

    Meaning

    Rise up, Standup

  • word

    立派

    Meaning

    Admirable, Splendid

  • word

    目立つ

    Meaning

    Standout

  • word

    県立

    Meaning

    Prefectural

  • word

    立

    Meaning

    Establish, Rate

  • word

    確立

    Meaning

    Establishment

  • word

    設立

    Meaning

    Establishment

  • word

    成立

    Meaning

    Establishment

  • word

    成り立つ

    Meaning

    Hold, Consist

  • word

    役立つ

    Meaning

    Useful

  • word

    国立

    Meaning

    National

  • word

    申し立て

    Meaning

    Claim

  • word

    立ち止まる

    Meaning

    Stop, Pause

  • word

    中立

    Meaning

    Neutrality

  • word

    都立

    Meaning

    Metropolitan

  • word

    立て込む

    Meaning

    Crowded

  • word

    夕立

    Meaning

    Evening rain

  • word

    私立

    Meaning

    Private

  • word

    立ち直る

    Meaning

    Recover

  • word

    立ち入り禁止

    Meaning

    No entry

  • word

    府立

    Meaning

    Prefectural

  • word

    立て替える

    Meaning

    Pay for

  • word

    立法

    Meaning

    Legislation

  • word

    両立

    Meaning

    Compatibility

  • word

    独立

    Meaning

    Independence

  • word

    創立

    Meaning

    Establishment

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