NichiDict

独立

N3
どくりつ
[dokuritsu]
Illustration for 独立

Meanings

1.NounNoun・suruIntransitive

independence; self-reliance; supporting oneself; being on one's own

2.NounNoun・suruIntransitive

independence (e.g. of a nation); freedom

3.NounNoun・suruIntransitive

separation; isolation

Examples

その国は独立してから百年経つ。

It has been 100 years since that country became independent.

彼は経済的に独立することを目標にした。

He aimed to become financially independent.

子供たちの独立を応援している。

I am supporting my children's independence.