Japanese

どくりつ
Meaning: independence; self-reliance; starting a business
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

独
立

Example sentences

After years of training, he finally opened his own shop and became independent.
彼はついに独立を宣言した。
He finally declared independence.
彼は本家から独立して、近くの村で分家した。
He became independent from the main family and established a branch family in a nearby village.
その判決は司法の独立を示すものだ。
That verdict demonstrates the independence of the judiciary.

Usage Notes

Describes being separate from others, standing on one's own, or being free from control. Often used when someone starts their own business or lives on their own.

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