1.
independence (national)
The state of a country governing itself without control by another country. Political independence.
その国は独立した。
That country gained independence.
1776年にアメリカが独立した。
America gained independence in 1776.
独立記念日をお祝いする。
To celebrate Independence Day.
2.
independence (personal), self-reliance
The state of being able to support oneself financially or emotionally without depending on others.
会社を辞めて独立した。
I quit my company job and started my own business.
独立する = to start one's own business
親から独立して一人暮らしを始めた。
I became independent from my parents and started living alone.
経済的に独立するために一生懸命働いている。
I'm working hard to become financially independent.
USAGE: 独立 has two main contexts:
1. Political independence of nations
2. Personal independence (financial, emotional, professional)
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 独立する (to become independent)
- 独立記念日 (Independence Day)
- 独立国 (independent nation)
- 経済的に独立する (to become financially independent)
- 独立開業 (starting one's own business)
- 独立心 (spirit of independence)
NUANCE: When someone says they 独立した from a company, it often means they started their own business in the same field.
ANTONYM:
- 依存 (dependence)
Related Words
Antonym:
依存 (dependence)