自立(じりつ)

じりつ
noun, suru-verb
independence, self-reliance
1. independence, self-reliance, standing on one's own
The state or act of becoming independent and supporting oneself, whether financially, emotionally, or practically. Often used when discussing young adults leaving home or people becoming self-sufficient.
経済的(けいざいてき)に自立(じりつ)する。
To become financially independent.
彼女(かのじょ)は大学(だいがく)卒業後(そつぎょうご)、親(おや)から自立(じりつ)した。
She became independent from her parents after graduating from university.
障害(しょうがい)のある人(ひと)が地域(ちいき)で自立(じりつ)した生活(せいかつ)を送(おく)れるように支援(しえん)する。
We provide support so that people with disabilities can live independently in the community.

USAGE:
Used for both practical independence (financial, residential) and psychological maturity. A key concept in Japanese discussions about adulthood and social welfare.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 経済的(けいざいてき)自立(じりつ): financial independence
  • 精神的(せいしんてき)自立(じりつ): emotional/psychological independence
  • 自立(じりつ)した生活(せいかつ): independent life
  • 自立(じりつ)支援(しえん): independence support
  • 自立(じりつ)心(しん): spirit of independence

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 自律(じりつ): self-discipline, autonomy — focuses on governing oneself and one's actions, whereas 自立(じりつ) focuses on being able to support oneself independently
  • 独立(どくりつ): independence — broader term that also applies to nations and organizations

Related Words

See also: 独立(どくりつ) (independence (broader))
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