What does 独立 mean?
独立 is a Japanese noun meaning “independence (e.g., Ind. Day), self-support” in English. It can also be translated as “independence (e.g. of a nation), separation” depending on context. It is written as 独立 in kanji, どくりつ in hiragana, and dokuritsu in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
彼女は両親から独立している。
She is independent of her parents.
インドは英国から１９４７年に独立した。
India gained independence from Britain in 1947.
頑固になればなるほど独立するよ。
The more stubborn you are, the more isolated you become.