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isolation, being cut off, standing alone
The state of being separated from others, either physically (cut off by a disaster, geographically remote) or socially (having no allies, being excluded). Can describe individuals, communities, or nations.
彼はクラスで孤立している。
He is isolated in his class.
豪雪で村が孤立した。
The village was cut off by heavy snowfall.
国際社会で孤立しないように、外交努力を続ける必要がある。
It is necessary to continue diplomatic efforts to avoid becoming isolated in the international community.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 孤立する: to become isolated
- 孤立を深める: to become increasingly isolated
- 孤立無援: isolated and helpless (four-character compound)
- 社会的孤立: social isolation
- 国際的に孤立する: to be internationally isolated
USAGE:
Used across many contexts: social isolation of individuals, physical isolation of areas cut off by disasters, and diplomatic isolation of nations. The word carries a sense of vulnerability — being alone without support.
SIMILAR WORDS:
孤立 vs 孤独: 孤独 (loneliness, solitude) focuses on the emotional experience of being alone. 孤立 emphasizes the objective state of being separated or cut off from a group, whether one feels lonely or not.
Related Words
Related:
孤独 (loneliness)