独立 (Dokuritsu) is a Japanese noun meaning “independence, self-reliance, supporting oneself, being on one's own”.
Meanings
- noun, suru verb, intransitive verbindependence; self-reliance; supporting oneself; being on one's own
- noun, suru verb, intransitive verbindependence (e.g. of a nation); freedom
- noun, suru verb, intransitive verbseparation; isolation
Examples
彼は独立した。
He set himself up in life.
彼は親から独立している。
He is independent of his parents.
いつ彼は独立できるのか。
When will he be able to stand on his own feet?
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).