Meaning

Primary

Independence

Alternative

Self Reliance

Word Type

noun, の adjective, verbal noun

Explanation

You are able to stand using your self. Nobody is helping you. Nobody is holding you down. This is your independence!

自立 primarily refers to a person’s ability to stand on their own, make decisions, and act independently.

Reading

じりつ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 自立をめざす

    to aim for self-reliance

    自立をサポートする

    to support self-reliance

    自立を考える

    to think about independence

Context Sentences

年内のゴールは自立することです。

My goal by the end of the year is to be independent.

うちの子、中々自立できないんです。

My child's having a hard time becoming independent.

ホームレスの人々の自立をサポートするグループに入った。

I joined a group that supports homeless people becoming independent.

Kanji Composition